Postpartum Bleeding FAQs
After giving birth, you can expect vaginal, postpartum bleeding. This is normal and part of the healing process. This discharge, called...
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The Ultrasound
Of all the milestones of pregnancy, the 20-week ultrasound (which can take place anytime between 18-22 weeks of pregnancy) is one of the...
Fast Snacks for Nursing Moms
It’s a scenario familiar to all nursing moms: you sit down to nurse and, just as you get yourself comfortable and the baby properly...
Alternative Therapies for Pregnancy Discomforts
Alongside medical care, some pregnant women seek what are known as complementary therapies or integrative medical approaches to reduce...
Recovering from a Cesarean Birth
Whether you anticipated a Cesarean birth or not, recovering from a Cesarean is different from recovering from a vaginal birth. First,...
Eating for One Again: Postpartum Nutrition
What were the things you craved in pregnancy? What foods made you want to run into another room? Once your baby is born, good nutrition...
Pregnancy Hormones - Estrogen
So far we’ve covered the hormones progesterone and relaxin on the blog. Now, let’s look at estrogen—another key pregnancy hormone. What...
Safe Sleeping for Babies
Let’s look at three recommendations for safe sleeping. #1 Babies should be put on their back for safe sleeping. Research shows that this...
6 Things You Need to Know About Dental Health and Pregnancy
#1 Pregnancy causes hormonal changes, which can increase your risk for gum disease. #2 Keep your regular dental check-ups and cleanings...
Avocados, Sweet Potatoes, and Rice Cereal: Starting Solids.
What is your favorite food? Do you remember the first time you tried it? Once your baby is ready for solid foods, at around 6-8 months,...
Fetal Kick Counts
And a 1, and a 2, and 1, 2, 3 . . . Fetal Kick Counts With my first pregnancy, I realized the busier I was during the day, the less I...
Gender Disappointment
Everyone who has ever been pregnant knows that people (even strangers) often ask personal questions that would be unusual or...
Labor Support Customized for You
I am always amazed at how quick women are to share their birth story with others. It is such an intense, personal time. And, whether...
Christmas Wish List for Baby
Here are some of our favorite toys for newborns! Soft and cuddly, a lovey is a combination blanket-stuffed animal-comfort toy and sweet...
11 Perfect Presents for New Parents
What to get the new parents on your list this holiday season?? Here are 11 great ideas. (Read to the end because #11 is our favorite!!)...
On the Road Again: Traveling with a Newborn
Planning a trip this season with an extra little passenger? Traveling with a newborn is an adventure! One that you can make enjoyable and...
Constipation in Pregnancy
Constipation, defined as having three bowel movements or less per week, is not unusual in pregnancy. While constipation will not hurt...
5 Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
A new baby means new routines and new priorities for a family. Sometimes this can cause a clash for the extended family during the...
9 Tips for Postpartum Perineal Care
9 Tips for Postpartum Perineal Care After a vaginal birth, you can expect your body to need time to heal from certain types of trauma. If...
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk? When breastfeeding, how can you tell if your baby is getting enough milk? Here are some reassuring signs...
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