Q&A: Hair Removal in Pregnancy and Before Birth
Overview Hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to thicker, faster-growing hair. While this may be a welcome…
Food Safety During Pregnancy, Beyond the Do Not Eat List
Overview Your health and your baby’s health are top priorities. Some foods carry risks during pregnancy, and…
Q&A: How to Manage Fatigue During Pregnancy
Overview Feeling exhausted during pregnancy is common, but it can still be frustrating and challenging to manage….
Probiotics and Gut Health During Pregnancy
Overview Your gut does much more than digest food, it is a key player in your immune…
Q&A: How to Tell If It’s Braxton Hicks or Real Labor
Overview If you are pregnant with your first baby, there are a lot of unknowns about what…
Q&A: Can I Color My Hair While Pregnant?
Overview Explore the research on hair dye exposure during pregnancy and get a break down of what…
How Age Affects Pregnancy: Facts, Myths, and What Really Matters
Overview From a biological perspective, there’s a limited window for getting pregnant, spanning from reproductive age through…
Q&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives
Overview Breastfeeding can feel intimidating, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. While it’s a natural…
The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy
Overview Whatever your long-term health or weight goals, your top priority during pregnancy is keeping yourself and…
Q&A: What Actually Works to Prevent Tearing During Birth?
Overview During the second (pushing) stage of labor, your perineum stretches as your baby is born. More…
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name
Overview A name is something your child will carry with them for life. It is a reflection…
Q&A: Should You Worry About Sleeping on Your Back
Overview Sleep is essential for your health, especially during pregnancy, but the changes that come with pregnancy…
Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience
Overview Oxytocin is the key hormone that drives labor, and the fewer stress hormones released during birth,…
Q&A: Sorting Through Conflicting Advice on Pregnancy Workouts
Overview Exercise during pregnancy is evidence-based to reduce the risk of certain complications, support healthy weight gain,…
How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy
Overview Pregnancy brings many changes to your body, including hormone changes and how your urinary system functions….
Q&A: Should You Avoid Eating During Labor
Overview Eating during labor is a topic with conflicting advice. In this episode, we respond to a…
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
Overview Cord blood banking is a complex and often confusing topic. Advertisements for cord blood banking are…
Q&A: Strategies to Feel Less Overwhelmed During Pregnancy
Overview Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it can also feel incredibly overwhelming. Today’s episode is inspired…
What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Group B Strep
Overview Group B strep (GBS), short for group B streptococcus, is a type of bacterium that naturally…
Q&A: White Coat Hypertension and Navigating Challenges with Your Doctor
Overview Pregnancy comes with many challenges, including navigating prenatal care and working with your provider to make…
An Evidence-Based Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy
Overview Substantial evidence supports the need to limit sugar intake, leading many people to use alternative sweeteners….
Q&A: Reducing Risks of Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy
Overview Evidence shows that pregnant women and babies exposed to high levels of air pollutants face an…
Your Guide to Sugar During Pregnancy
Overview Sugar is a term that encompasses a wide variety of molecules responsible for making foods and…
Q&A: Lying In and the 5-5-5 Rule for Postpartum Recovery
Overview There are many traditions surrounding how to best recover from birth and bond with your new…
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