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…
Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
Overview Cardio is any workout in which you elevate your heart rate. Many exercises fall under the…
Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Overview Regular exercise during pregnancy can decrease your risk of complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesarean birth…
Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead
Overview The most significant adjustment period is the first three months after your baby is born. In…
Fourth Trimester What to Expect
Overview During pregnancy, you focus on your health, baby, and planning for birth. Many expecting moms often…
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…
Introduction
Overview In this short episode, you get a quick rundown of everything you can expect from Vanessa…
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