Second Trimester Overview
The second trimester tends to be the favorite period for many expecting moms. During…
First Trimester Overview
The first 12 weeks of your pregnancy will probably be the most significant adjustment…
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin is one of the easiest things you can do…
Pregnancy Loss
Erica McAfee, a grief specialist and doula, who really puts grief and loss and…
Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum
In this episode, we discuss how your breasts change during pregnancy and after you…
Tips for Maternity Clothes
You know that you will experience a lot of physical changes when you get…
Birth Recovery and Postpartum
Culturally in the United States, we don’t talk about the fact that you recover…
Racial Disparities, Building Community, and Advocating for Yourself
The statistics on the disparities women of color face in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum…
Social Distancing with Your New Baby
It can be scary to be a parent and be responsible for a baby’s…
Navigating Pregnancy and a New Baby With a Dog
There is a lot of evidence on the benefits of babies and kids growing…
5 Tips to Make the Most Out of Every Prenatal Appointment
Midwives and OBGYNs are experts in prenatal care, pregnancy, and birth. They are trained…
Boosting Your Immune System
The immune system is complex, and there is a lot of research on how…
Supporting Your Immune System
Your immune system is what keeps you healthy and helps to fight off infection….
Colds, Flu, and COVID-19
It is so important to take care of your health when you are expecting….
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy (2020-2021 Flu Season)
Flu is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. In healthy adults, the…
Baby Shower Etiquette
When baby showers first became popular over 50 years ago, we didn’t have the…
Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy
There is a lot of research that examines the relationship between newborns and parents….
Why You Need a Backup Plan
This podcast covers a lot about preparing for the birth experience you want. If…
Your Birth Room and Tips to Improve It
Ideally, during your birth, nothing is inhibiting your oxytocin production and the fewer stress…
Preventing and Healing a Vaginal Tear or Episiotomy
When your skin is stretching during birth, it can tear. It is common for…
Skin to Skin Contact
No matter what type of birth you have, the most important thing after your…
Inducing Labor Naturally
There are a lot of rumors about things you can do or food to…
Inducing Labor
In a perfect world, everything works like it is supposed to. Your body is…
The Evidence on Eating and Drinking During Labor
For a long time, it has been a common rule in hospitals that you…
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