Tips for Maternity Clothes
Overview You know that you will experience a lot of physical changes when you get pregnant. Some…
Racial Disparities, Building Community, and Advocating for Yourself
Overview The statistics on the disparities women of color face in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum highlight some…
Navigating Pregnancy and a New Baby With a Dog
Overview There is a lot of evidence on the benefits of babies and kids growing up with…
Baby Shower Etiquette
Overview When baby showers first became popular over 50 years ago, we didn’t have the internet or…
Gardening Safety & the Evidence on the Benefits of House Plants
Overview Humans have a long history and connection to nature and the outdoors. That has changed significantly…
Swelling & Edema
Overview The technical term for swelling during pregnancy is edema. This happens in about 80% of all…
When to Announce Your Pregnancy
Overview There are a lot of questions about when to announce your pregnancy. Some expecting parents are…
Are Microwaves Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
Overview Is it safe to use a microwave oven when you are pregnant? Learn about the safety…
Safe Cleaning Products
Overview Cleaning products can contain harmful chemicals and your pregnancy is an excellent time to get safer…
What is the Ideal Spacing In Between Kids?
Overview If you are planning on having more than one child there is no magic time frame…
Baby Names
Overview Choosing a name for your baby is a big item on your to-do list. While you…
Fertility
Overview Whether you are trying to conceive now or thinking you may want another baby down the…
Progesterone
Overview Progesterone is the most important hormone in a group of steroid hormones known as progestogens. This…
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy and After Birth
Overview Hemorrhoids are estimated to affect around 40% of pregnant women, which climbs even higher after birth….
Work and Job Hazards
Overview When you are pregnant, limiting your exposure to harmful substances and activities in your everyday life…
Is Your Toilet Seat Turning Blue?
Overview There are a lot of strange things that can happen during pregnancy. Some expecting moms may…
BPA Safety During Pregnancy & for Your Baby
Overview BPA is short for bisphenol A, and this is an industrial chemical used in plastics. This…
Eating Deli Meat During Pregnancy
Overview Trying to figure out what you can and cannot eat during pregnancy can be challenging. Finding…
Antibiotics During Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Overview An antibiotic is a microbial drug used to treat bacterial infections. There are many infections during…
Morning Sickness
Overview Morning sickness is most often nausea that happens during pregnancy and can be accompanied by vomiting….
Nail Polish
Overview The FDA regulates nail polish under the umbrella of cosmetics. According to the FDA, “Many nail…
Loud Noises
Overview Your baby’s ears start developing very early on, and by about week 18, they should be…
My Second Pregnancy, Lessons Learned & My Birth Story
Overview Every pregnancy and birth is different. Even knowing this, I still expected my second pregnancy and…
Migraines and Headaches
Overview Many expecting mothers experience headaches and migraines during pregnancy whether or not they experienced migraines pre-pregnancy….