Health Insurance
In the United States, the average cost of a vaginal birth is over $9,000 and the average cost for a cesarean section is almost $13,000. Health insurance…
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People give advice because they want to help. They think they have some information that you need to hear. It doesn’t matter if they are educated about…
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You can expect to have at least one, or likely multiple ultrasounds during your pregnancy. This technology does more than give you a sonogram picture for your…
Continue readingColds & Flu During Pregnancy
Being sick is never fun, but especially not when you are pregnant. There are some additional challenges to the common cold during pregnancy. You are more susceptible…
Continue readingTdap Vaccine During Pregnancy
A vaccine is created by taking a weakened or killed form of a disease causing micro-organism that causes your body to produce antibodies. This provides immunity without…
Continue readingFlu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Flu is short for influenza, an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. In healthy adults the flu normally isn’t serious and symptoms usually subside in about…
Continue readingAlcohol During Pregnancy
Alcohol is one of the very first things to go once you see that positive pregnancy test. Trying to figure out guidelines for alcohol and pregnancy can…
Continue readingCaffeine During Pregnancy
Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug, meaning that it changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness. It is the most widely consumed drug…
Continue readingCord Blood Banking
Cord blood banking is definitely a confusing topic. This article summarizes the information you need to understand cord blood banking and make an informed decision. Learn how…
Continue readingBelly Binding & Postpartum Girdles
There are a lot of products you can wear postpartum that are marketed as a way to return to your pre–pregnancy body faster with claims that they promote healing…
Continue readingRunning and Walking During Pregnancy
Running and walking are excellent modes of exercise when you are pregnant. Both will benefit you and your baby and lower your risk for some adverse pregnancy…
Continue readingHeat Exposure During Pregnancy
“Thanks for the informative podcast! Can you address heat exposure when pregnant? I live in New Orleans and have previously enjoyed runs outside. At what temperature and…
Continue readingWeaning Your Child From Breastfeeding
There is not a huge amount of research on quitting breastfeeding. Research is more focused on keeping mothers breastfeeding. This makes sense, but it isn’t a lot…
Continue readingBreastfeeding, Troubleshooting Your Baby
Newborns are hard wired to breastfeed and are born with instincts to help them latch on right after birth. But that doesn’t mean it always goes perfectly…
Continue readingBreastfeeding, Troubleshooting Your Breasts
. Many women expect breastfeeding to come naturally. In reality, breastfeeding issues are common and it can take practice and patience as you and our baby navigate breastfeeding…
Continue readingPumping Breastmilk
Pumping is a great way to provide breast milk to your baby when you cannot be there to breastfeed. This could be so you can run errands…
Continue readingBreastfeeding Basics
Hear about the fundamental things you need to know before your baby is born and what to expect when they arrive and start breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is so…
Continue readingQ&A: Are Microwaves Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
“Hi Vanessa, thanks so much for the informative podcast! I was wondering if it is safe to use a microwave during pregnancy? Both to eat food or…
Continue reading156: Optimal Fetal Positioning & Spinning Babies
Listen Now Episode 156 Content and Overview Your baby’s position in the womb can have a big impact on your labor and their birth. What if you can do some…
Continue readingEpisode 155: Baby Position
Listen Now Episode 155 Content and Overview Your baby’s position in the womb seems simple on the surface. You want your baby head down in the third trimester and you…
Continue readingQ&A: Safe Cleaning Products
Question “Thank you so much for the pregnancy podcast, I feel so informed as I make my way through my first pregnancy and I have you to thank for a…
Continue reading154: Delayed Cord Clamping
Listen Now Episode 154 Content and Overview Your baby’s umbilical cord is their lifeline. The reason for this, is that it is constantly delivering oxygen and nutrients, and removing carbon…
Continue readingEpisode 153: Third Stage of Labor (Updated)
Listen Now Episode 153 Content and Overview The third stage of labor starts after your baby is born and ends with birthing the placenta. Even after your beautiful baby is…
Continue readingQ&A: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Bleeding, and the Return of Your Period
Question “How much bleeding postpartum is normal? And how can you tell/measure? I’ve had two friends hemorrhage and have a life threatening situation, both first time moms. One hemorrhage was…
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