Reducing Birth Costs with Health Insurance and Tax-Advantaged Accounts
Overview In the United States, the average cost of vaginal birth is nearly $10,000, and the average…
COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Research
Overview The COVID-19 pandemic was the most significant global health crisis since the 1918 Spanish Flu. Fortunately,…
Protecting Your Baby From RSV, Maternal Vaccine vs. Infant Monoclonal Antibodies
Overview RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus, a common respiratory virus that usually causes upper respiratory illness…
Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy: Research on Safety and Effectiveness
Overview Tdap is an inactivated vaccine that protects you against three different illnesses: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis….
Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits
Overview Flu, or influenza, is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. In most healthy adults,…
Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Baby
Overview A pediatrician is the primary care provider for your child from birth through early adulthood. They…
Tips to Advocate for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife
Overview Fifty years ago, you went to the doctor, and whatever they told you was the correct…
5 Tips to Maximize Every Prenatal Appointment
Overview You see a midwife or OBGYN because they are the experts in prenatal care, pregnancy, and…
Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife
Overview Your care provider is the cornerstone of your prenatal care and birth experience. You will work…
Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum
Overview This article examines your care team during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your primary care provider is…
Your Guide to Prenatal Testing
Overview Your pregnancy journey starts with a positive pregnancy test. That is the first of many tests…
Do You Really Need a Doula?
Overview A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to…
Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence
Overview Your doctor or midwife is your trusted partner and has the education and experience to guide…
What Every Mother Needs to Know About Hypertension During and After Pregnancy
Overview Many changes during pregnancy affect your cardiovascular system, which includes your heart and blood vessels. While…
Evidence on Methods to Turn a Breech Baby
Overview Ideally, towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby is in a cephalic presentation, positioned head-down,…
Your Baby’s Position During Labor and Birth
Overview Most expecting parents are aware that babies are ideally head down. As you get closer to…
Navigating Gestational Diabetes from Testing to Treatment
Overview Gestational diabetes is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy. In the United States, it…
Pregnancy Over Age 35 (Advanced Maternal Age)
Overview From a biological standpoint, there is a limited window for getting pregnant from reproductive age until…
The Evidence on Ultrasounds
Overview You can expect at least one, and likely multiple, ultrasounds during your pregnancy. This technology does…
Placenta Variations and Abnormalities
Overview The placenta is an organ with a highly specialized purpose, and that is to support the…
Pregnancy Loss
Overview Erica McAfee, a grief specialist and doula, who really puts grief and loss and recovery into…
Autonomy
Overview Autonomy may not be the first thing you think about when you think of pregnancy or…
Centering Pregnancy & Group Prenatal Care
Overview The traditional model of medical care faces increasing challenges. Factors like increasing health care costs, limitations…
Informed Consent
Overview Informed consent is a basic component of communication between medical professionals and patients. True informed consent…
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