How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
Overview Caffeine is a psychoactive drug because it changes brain function and results in alterations in perception,…
Effective Treatments for Constipation During Pregnancy
Overview You may be completely regular as far as going to the bathroom before getting pregnant, and…
Why Birth Plans Fail
Overview A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care…
Your Partner’s Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Overview Most aspects of having a baby rest solely on the mother. One of the biggest things…
Preventing and Treating Bug Bites During Pregnancy
Overview With warmer weather comes more insects and the potential for bug bites. As with any topic,…
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety to Go into Birth with Confidence
Overview All expectant mothers experience some level of anxiety or fear about the unpredictability of labor. Not…
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…
10 Steps to Craft Your Birth Plan
Overview A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens directly…
Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn
Overview Administering erythromycin eye ointment to newborns is a standard procedure in the United States to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum….
Benefits and Risks of Vitamin K for Newborns
Overview Newborns naturally have low levels of vitamin K at birth. The danger of low vitamin K…
Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
Overview In the United States, one in three babies is born via cesarean. Every expecting mother should…
What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
Overview A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby…
Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
Overview For most of human history, a mother in labor was free to move around and change…
Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
Overview The third stage of labor starts after your baby is born and ends with birthing the…
Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?
Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree. While dates are high in sugar, they also…
Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Overview Many studies demonstrate the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, from reducing time in labor to improving…
Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy
Overview Research has firmly established that strength and resistance training benefits physical and mental health. Lifting weights…
Third Trimester Overview
Overview Week 28 until your baby’s birth, around 40 weeks, is the last stretch until you meet…
Prevention and Treatment of Foot Issues in Pregnancy
Overview Research shows that pregnancy can negatively impact foot health. One study showed that 50% of pregnant…
My Second Pregnancy, Lessons Learned & My Birth Story
Overview Every pregnancy and birth is different. Even knowing this, I still expected my second pregnancy and…
Breastfeeding Challenges in the Real World
Overview This episode focuses on breastfeeding challenges in the real world. These are issues that can be…