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- Hospital Birth: What to Expect
- 10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
- Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy
- Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy
- How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy
- Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth
- What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
- Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Safety, Accuracy, and Your Options
- Navigating Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
- Vaginal Tears During Birth: Prevention, Healing, and What to Expect
- Body Image During Pregnancy and After Birth
- The Science Behind Eating Dates to Prepare for Labor
- What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Mood Changes
- Lifting Weights and Strength Training During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications
- Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
- What the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy
- Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy
- What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes
- How Accurate is Your Due Date?
- A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
- Going into Birth with Confidence
- Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?
- Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief
- The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy
- Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
- Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks
- Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins
- The Research on Stress During Pregnancy and How to Manage It
- Q&A: Why Do Birthmarks Happen?
- Focusing on What Matters Most in Pregnancy
- Q&A: Should Your Baby Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth?
- Understanding Your Options for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Q&A: The Science (and Myths) of the Line on Your Belly
- Are Vaginal Exams Really Necessary? What the Evidence Says
- Q&A: More Questions About Tylenol (Acetaminophen) in Pregnancy
- Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits
- The Safety of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Other OTC Medications During Pregnancy
- Non-Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
- Q&A: Tips for When Prenatal Appointments Feel Rushed
- Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
- Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
- Q&A: Is It Safe to Get a Manicure or Pedicure While Pregnant?
- Reframe Your Perspective on Labor Pain
- Q&A: What the Evidence Reveals About Pregnancy Dreams
- Understanding Your Options and Choosing the Right Formula
- Q&A: Noise Exposure in Pregnancy and Concert Safety
- Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding
- Q&A: Do Pregnancy Seat Belt Adjusters Improve Safety?
- Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
- Q&A: The Essentials for Improving Fertility
- Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
- Q&A: When Is the Right Time to Get Pregnant?
- Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
- Q&A: Do You Really Need to Stop Using Retinol During Pregnancy?
- The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag
- Heat Exposure During Pregnancy, What’s Safe and What to Avoid
- Q&A: What to Know Before Buying a Home Doppler to Hear Your Baby’s Heartbeat
- Your Guide to Traveling While Pregnant
- Q&A: Should We Find Out the Sex of Our Baby?
- Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
- Q&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work
- Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
- Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
- A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
- Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?
- Fourth Trimester: How to Plan Ahead
- The CDC Changes Its Stance on the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Fourth Trimester: What to Expect
- Q&A: Are You Getting Enough DHA in Pregnancy?
- Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch
- Q&A: What is the Best Baby Formula?
- Evidence-Based Methods to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain
- Prevention and Treatment of Foot Issues in Pregnancy
- My Second Pregnancy, Lessons Learned & My Birth Story
- Breastfeeding Challenges in the Real World
- Introduction
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- Hospital Birth: What to Expect
- 10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
- Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy
- Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy
- How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy
- Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth
- What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
- Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Safety, Accuracy, and Your Options
- Navigating Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
- Vaginal Tears During Birth: Prevention, Healing, and What to Expect
- Body Image During Pregnancy and After Birth
- The Science Behind Eating Dates to Prepare for Labor
- What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Mood Changes
- Lifting Weights and Strength Training During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications
- Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
- What the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy
- Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy
- How Accurate is Your Due Date?
- A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
- Going into Birth with Confidence
- Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?
- Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief
- The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy
- Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
- Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks
- Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins
- The Research on Stress During Pregnancy and How to Manage It
- Focusing on What Matters Most in Pregnancy
- Q&A: Should Your Baby Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth?
- Understanding Your Options for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Q&A: The Science (and Myths) of the Line on Your Belly
- Are Vaginal Exams Really Necessary? What the Evidence Says
- Q&A: More Questions About Tylenol (Acetaminophen) in Pregnancy
- Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits
- The Safety of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Other OTC Medications During Pregnancy
- Non-Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
- Q&A: Tips for When Prenatal Appointments Feel Rushed
- Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
- Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
- Q&A: Is It Safe to Get a Manicure or Pedicure While Pregnant?
- Reframe Your Perspective on Labor Pain
- Q&A: What the Evidence Reveals About Pregnancy Dreams
- Understanding Your Options and Choosing the Right Formula
- Q&A: Noise Exposure in Pregnancy and Concert Safety
- Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding
- Q&A: Do Pregnancy Seat Belt Adjusters Improve Safety?
- Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
- Q&A: The Essentials for Improving Fertility
- Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
- Q&A: When Is the Right Time to Get Pregnant?
- Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
- Q&A: Do You Really Need to Stop Using Retinol During Pregnancy?
- The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag
- Heat Exposure During Pregnancy, What’s Safe and What to Avoid
- Q&A: What to Know Before Buying a Home Doppler to Hear Your Baby’s Heartbeat
- Your Guide to Traveling While Pregnant
- Q&A: Should We Find Out the Sex of Our Baby?
- Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
- Q&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work
- Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
- Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
- A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
- Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?
- Fourth Trimester: How to Plan Ahead
- The CDC Changes Its Stance on the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Fourth Trimester: What to Expect
- Q&A: Are You Getting Enough DHA in Pregnancy?
- Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch
- Q&A: How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health
- Second Trimester Overview: From Baby Kicks to Body Changes
- Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input
- First Trimester Overview: Adjusting to Pregnancy and Early Changes
- Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain
- Pregnancy Basics: What to Know from the Start
- Q&A: Managing Anxiety in the First Trimester and Beyond
- Drinks to Be Mindful of During Pregnancy
- Q&A: Hair Removal in Pregnancy and Before Birth
- Food Safety During Pregnancy, Beyond the Do Not Eat List
- Q&A: How to Manage Fatigue During Pregnancy
- Probiotics and Gut Health During Pregnancy
- Q&A: How to Tell If It’s Braxton Hicks or Real Labor
- Q&A: Can I Color My Hair While Pregnant?
- How Age Affects Pregnancy: Facts, Myths, and What Really Matters
- Q&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives
- The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy
- Q&A: What Actually Works to Prevent Tearing During Birth?
- The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name
- Q&A: Should You Worry About Sleeping on Your Back
- Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience
- Q&A: Sorting Through Conflicting Advice on Pregnancy Workouts
- How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy
- Q&A: Should You Avoid Eating During Labor
- Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
- Q&A: Strategies to Feel Less Overwhelmed During Pregnancy
- What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Group B Strep
- Q&A: White Coat Hypertension and Navigating Challenges with Your Doctor
- An Evidence-Based Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy
- Q&A: Reducing Risks of Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy
- Your Guide to Sugar During Pregnancy
- Q&A: Lying In and the 5-5-5 Rule for Postpartum Recovery
- Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally
- Q&A: Tips for Getting Your Body Back After Baby
- Evidence on the Risks and Benefits of Inducing Labor
- Tools and Techniques for an Easier Labor and Birth
- Common Misconceptions about Pregnancy and Birth
- Q&A: Exploring the Risks and Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
- Troubleshooting the Early Weeks with Your Baby
- Q&A: Are Ultrasounds Accurate for Predicting Baby’s Size?
- What to Expect in the First Weeks with Your Newborn
- The Science Behind Heartburn in Pregnancy and How to Treat It
- Guide to Navigating the Holidays During Pregnancy
- Q&A: The Golden Hour and Maximizing Time with Your Baby After Birth
- Navigate the Administrative Side of Parenting Like a Pro
- Q&A: Are Plastic Baby Bottles Safe? Are There Better Alternatives?
- Reducing Birth Costs with Health Insurance and Tax-Advantaged Accounts
- Q&A: Are 3D Ultrasounds Safe and Worth It?
- Building a Bond and Connecting with Your Baby During Pregnancy
- COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Research
- Q&A: Navigating the Emotional and Physical Challenges of Morning Sickness
- Protecting Your Baby From RSV, Maternal Vaccine vs. Infant Monoclonal Antibodies
- Q&A: Should Family Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Your Newborn?
- Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy: Research on Safety and Effectiveness
- Q&A: Is It Possible to “Pop” Something While Bending Over During Pregnancy?
- Q&A: What is the Best Baby Formula?
- The Truth About Protein in Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder
- Q&A: The Evidence on Choline and How to Prepare for Precipitous Labor
- Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
- Navigating Labor and Birth: Your Roadmap from Start to Finish
- Your Pregnancy Timeline
- Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
- Navigating Weaning: How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress or Anxiety
- The Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
- The Key to Maintaining and Increasing Milk Supply
- Guide to Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Lactation
- Evidence-Based Methods to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain
- Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
- How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
- Why Birth Plans Fail
- Your Partner’s Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
- Preventing and Treating Bug Bites During Pregnancy
- Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Baby
- Tips to Advocate for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife
- 5 Tips to Maximize Every Prenatal Appointment
- Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife
- Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn
- Benefits and Risks of Vitamin K for Newborns
- Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
- Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
- Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy
- Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits
- Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent
- Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep
- Birth Interventions Overview
- Hydration
- Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum
- Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skincare
- Do You Really Need a Doula?
- Getting Your Dog Ready for Your New Baby
- Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence
- Ensuring Optimal Vitamin D Levels for You and Your Baby
- Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
- Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
- What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
- Evidence on Methods to Turn a Breech Baby
- Your Baby’s Position During Labor and Birth
- Herpes Simplex Virus and Pregnancy
- Navigating Gestational Diabetes from Testing to Treatment
- Guide to Self-Care for Pregnancy and Beyond
- Administrative Tasks of Having a Baby
- Finding the Right Childcare (Daycare and Other Options)
- Your Guide to Maternity Leave
- The Evidence on Essential Oils During Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
- Prevention and Treatment of Foot Issues in Pregnancy
- Baby Essentials – The Ultimate List
- Guide to Creating Your Baby Registry
- Baby Shower
- Babymoon
- Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain
- Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent
- Using a Rebozo for Pregnancy and Birth
- Placenta Variations and Abnormalities
- How Pregnancy Changes Your Skin
- Troubleshooting Your Dog with a New Baby
- Hydrotherapy and the Benefits of Water During Labor (Baths, Showers, and Waterbirth)
- Get Parenting Right from the Start
- Hair Changes and Treatments During and After Pregnancy
- The Benefits of Pregnancy Brain
- Other Pain Management Options During Labor
- Nitrous Oxide During Labor
- Epidural
- Pregnancy Loss
- Tips for Maternity Clothes
- Birth Recovery and Postpartum
- Racial Disparities, Building Community, and Advocating for Yourself
- Social Distancing with Your New Baby
- Navigating Pregnancy and a New Baby With a Dog
- Baby Shower Etiquette
- Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy
- Why You Need a Backup Plan
- Skin to Skin Contact
- The Evidence on Eating and Drinking During Labor
- Autonomy
- Precipitous Labor and Birth
- Prodromal Labor
- Gardening Safety & the Evidence on the Benefits of House Plants
- COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
- Swelling & Edema
- Trying to Conceive During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Coronavirus Update – Limiting Your Risks
- Coronavirus Update – Changes to Your Prenatal Care & Birth Plan
- Coronavirus and Pregnancy
- How Blue Light Affects Your Pregnancy
- The Truth About Pooping During Labor
- Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
- Perineal Massage to Prevent Tearing
- When to Announce Your Pregnancy
- Timing of Skin-to-Skin Contact & Delayed Cord Clamping
- When You and Your Partner Disagree
- Centering Pregnancy & Group Prenatal Care
- Unsolicited Advice
- Belly Binding & Postpartum Girdles
- Are Microwaves Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
- Safe Cleaning Products
- Delayed Cord Clamping
- Postpartum Hemorrhage, Bleeding, and the Return of Your Period
- Informed Consent
- Five Rules for New Parents
- What is the Ideal Spacing In Between Kids?
- What is Pasmo and How Can You Avoid It?
- Preparing Your Partner for Birth
- Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
- Waiting for Your First Prenatal Appointment
- Baby Names
- Miscarriage
- Fertility
- Breathing During Labor
- Navigating Challenges with Parents, In-Laws, & Family
- Progesterone
- Kombucha
- Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy and After Birth
- Lactation Cookies, Do They Really Work?
- I’m Freaked Out About Breastfeeding
- Lotus Birth
- Short Cervix, Incompetent Cervix, and Cerclage
- Lipase and Freezing Breastmilk
- Yoga and Inversion Poses During Pregnancy
- Work and Job Hazards
- Iron During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Short Height and Carrying a Baby to Term
- Is Your Toilet Seat Turning Blue?
- BPA Safety During Pregnancy & for Your Baby
- When is a C-Section Absolutely Necessary?
- Lessons Learned Breastfeeding the Second Time Around
- The Doctor or Midwife On Call
- Eating Deli Meat During Pregnancy
- Antibiotics During Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
- Recreational Activities During Pregnancy
- Nail Polish
- Visitors After Your Baby is Born
- Vernix Caseosa & Baby’s First Bath
- Nuchal Cord (Umbilical Cord Wrapped Around Neck)
- Allergies
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Loud Noises
- My Second Pregnancy, Lessons Learned & My Birth Story
- Eating Organic During Pregnancy
- Migraines and Headaches
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Placenta Encapsulation & the CDC
- Fear of Things Not Going as Planned
- Braxton Hicks Contractions vs. True Labor
- Baby Movement
- Baby Laundry Detergent
- Your Health Insurance & the Calendar Year
- Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Numbness
- Body Piercings, Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy, Pets, and Your Baby
- Facials, Microneedling, and Botox
- Using a TENS Machine During Labor
- When should I tell my boss I am pregnant?
- Pregnancy Fatigue
- Breastfeeding Challenges in the Real World
- Lifting Heavy Objects
- Placental Lake
- Breast Crawl
- Misoprostol (Cytotec)
- Carrying High or Low
- Prenatal Massage
- Pregnancy Dreams
- Negative Blood Types and the RhoGAM Shot
- IV Fluids and Drinking During Labor
- Siblings at the Birth of a New Baby
- One Page Birth Plan
- Marijuana and Male Fertility
- Collagen
- Postpartum Hair Loss
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding with Large Breasts
- Breast Size and Milk Production
- Drinking Tea During Pregnancy
- PUPPS
- Pacifiers
- When Birth Does Not Go as Planned
- Exercising Before a Glucose Test
- Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and the 24 Hour Rule
- Doula
- I’m so scared about giving birth!
- Gestational Diabetes Testing (Glucose Challenge Screening & Glucose Tolerance Test)
- Retained Placenta
- Common Pregnancy, Birth, & Breastfeeding Myths
- Heart Shaped Uterus (Bicornuate Uterus)
- Eating Meat During Pregnancy
- Choroid Plexus Cysts
- Omega 3 and Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Percentiles
- Eating Fish During Pregnancy
- Communicating With Your Doctor or Midwife
- Prescription vs. Over the Counter Prenatal Vitamins
- Umcka (Homeopathic Remedy for Cold & Flu)
- Itchy Palms & Obstetric Cholestasis
- Aspirin During Pregnancy
- Vaccines 0-24 Months, Individual Vaccines
- Stuffy Nose & Pregnancy Rhinitis
- Vaccines 0-24 Months, an Overview
- Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (Pelvic Girdle Pain)
- Homeopathy & Arnica Montana
- Get a Head Start on Parenting
- Is a Home Doppler Safe?
- Anterior Placenta
- Nuchal Hand & Compound Presentations
- Circumcision
- Do I really need a written birth plan?
- Postpartum Healing Pads (Padsicles)
- Cabbage Leaves
- Pregnancy Dental Care
- Sushi
- Second Time Mom
- Fentanyl
- Zika
- Folate and Folic Acid
- Pudendal Nerve Block
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Induction
- Natural Hospital Birth
- Placenta Previa
- VBAC
- Single Umbilical Artery
- C-section Suture Methods
- Midwife or OBGYN?
- Preparing for Breastfeeding
- Hypnobirthing
- Bringing Baby Home, Troubleshooting
- Bringing Baby Home, The First Few Days
- Preparing for Baby
- Birth Classes, Why You Should Take One
- Introduction