Natural and Artificial Sweeteners
Pregnancy tends to be a time when you examine your diet and make healthy…
Sugar
Sugar is a broad term for a lot of different molecules that make foods…
Prenatal Testing Basics
In this episode, we are talking about prenatal tests. Your pregnancy journey starts with…
Gardening Safety & the Evidence on the Benefits of House Plants
Humans have a long history and connection to nature and the outdoors. That has…
COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
Listen Now The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving and we are learning more every day about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19…
Swelling & Edema
The technical term for swelling during pregnancy is edema. This happens in about 80%…
Trying to Conceive During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Listen Now The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving and we are learning more every day about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19…
Drinks to be Cautious About During Pregnancy
You know that your drink of choice during pregnancy should be water. Learn the…
Coronavirus Update – Limiting Your Risks
Listen Now The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving and we are learning more every day about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19…
Coronavirus Update – Changes to Your Prenatal Care & Birth Plan
Listen Now The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving and we are learning more every day about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19…
Coronavirus and Pregnancy
Listen Now The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving and we are learning more every day about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19…
Foods to be Cautious About During Pregnancy
It is easy to pull up a list online of foods to avoid during…
How Blue Light Affects Your Pregnancy
Today, we are constantly exposed to artificial light that contains blue light that impacts…
Your Due Date
One of the first things you do when you find out you are pregnant…
The Truth About Pooping During Labor
Whatever you want to call it, everyone goes #2, poops, or has a bowel…
The Evidence on Vaginal Exams Before and During Labor
In the last month of your pregnancy, you will be seeing your doctor or…
Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife
Your care provider is the cornerstone of your prenatal care and birth experience. This…
Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
You will spend about one third of your life sleeping. Sleep is so vital…
Perineal Massage to Prevent Tearing
Your perineum is the area between your vaginal opening and your rectum. This area…
When to Announce Your Pregnancy
There are a lot of questions about when to announce your pregnancy. Some expecting…
Self-Care
Self-care may seem like a random topic to be tackling but if there is…
Timing of Skin-to-Skin Contact & Delayed Cord Clamping
Picture the moment your baby is born. The umbilical cord is still connected on…
Traveling During Pregnancy
Traveling can be a big part of our lives from taking a trip for…
Will Eating Dates Help Your Labor?
Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree. They are a small oval…