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…
Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally
Overview There are many methods of naturally inducing labor you can do at home. You may have…
Q&A: Tips for Getting Your Body Back After Baby
Overview It can be challenging to appreciate all the physical changes your body goes through during pregnancy…
Evidence on the Risks and Benefits of Inducing Labor
Overview In a perfect world, your body is ready, your baby is fully mature, and you spontaneously…
Tools and Techniques for an Easier Labor and Birth
Overview A lot of things need to come together for you to have the birth experience you…
Common Misconceptions about Pregnancy and Birth
Overview There are a lot of misconceptions about pregnancy and birth. These ideas get perpetuated in movies…
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