Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy (2021-2022 Flu Season)
Overview Flu is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. The flu typically isn’t severe in…
Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy
Overview A vaccine contains a weakened or killed form of a disease-causing micro-organism that causes your body to produce…
Erythromycin Eye Ointment
Overview Ophthalmia neonatorum is a newborn eye infection and in the United States occurs in 1-2% of newborns….
Vitamin K Shot
Overview At birth, babies naturally have low levels of vitamin K. The danger in having low levels of…
Navigating Prenatal Care
Overview Prenatal care is healthcare from a medical professional for you and your baby during pregnancy. It…
Weaning from Breastfeeding
Overview Some of the best breastfeeding resources lack great information on weaning. What you find instead is…
Bottle Feeding and Infant Formula
Overview Even if you plan to breastfeed exclusively, there is value in learning about bottles and formula…
Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
Overview Breast milk is liquid gold. It is so valuable and amazing that scientists cannot reproduce it…
Breastfeeding Troubleshooting
Overview Your newborn is hard-wired to breastfeed and is born with instincts to help them latch right…
Breastfeeding Basics
Overview The evidence in support of breastfeeding is overwhelming. There are decades of documentation on the positive…
How Pregnancy Changes Your Skin
Overview All of the changes your body is going through during pregnancy may give you a beautiful…
Pregnancy Safe Skincare
Overview Think about everything you put on your skin and hair, from when you step in the…
Troubleshooting Your Dog with a New Baby
Overview There are many things you can do to prepare your dog for life with a new…
Hydrotherapy and the Benefits of Water During Labor (Baths, Showers, and Waterbirth)
Overview Hydrotherapy is a broad term that encompasses many different treatments around the physical properties of water…
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Swimming, Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
Overview If you enjoy the water, you don’t have to give it up when you are pregnant….
Do You Need a Doula?
Overview A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to…
Preparing for Parenthood for Dads and Partners
Overview There is so much attention on mom and baby during pregnancy. Even if you are not…
Get Parenting Right from the Start
Overview You put a lot of time and energy into learning about pregnancy and preparing for birth….
Pregnancy Diet
Overview Factors like genetics and some health conditions can impact your body weight. Your weight is primarily…
Plant-Based Diets During Pregnancy
Overview There are many reasons people choose to eat a plant-based diet, including environmental, ethical, or health…
Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
Overview The sun emits UV radiation that comes with both risks and benefits. An estimated 90% of…
Mentally Preparing for Motherhood
Overview There are a lot of physical demands during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Motherhood is also incredibly…
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) During Pregnancy
Overview Physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy increase your risk for a urinary tract infection. UTIs are…
Hair Changes and Treatments During and After Pregnancy
Overview You experience many physical changes during your pregnancy. Higher levels of hormones, like estrogen, can even…
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