Preventing and Treating Bug Bites During Pregnancy
Overview With warmer weather comes more insects and the potential for bug bites. As with any topic,…
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…
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…
Second Trimester Overview
Overview Weeks 13 to 27 of your pregnancy tend to be the favorite period for many expecting…
First Trimester Overview
Overview The first 12 weeks of your pregnancy are the most significant adjustment period. This article covers…
Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)
Overview Pregnancy affects every system in your body, including your immune system. It is so important to…
Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy
Overview A fever is part of your body’s immune response as a natural defense against infection. The…
Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Overview The immune system is complex, and there is a lot of research on how different nutrients…
Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Overview Your immune system keeps you healthy and helps fight off infection. The classic perspective is that…
Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood
Overview Your body will undergo a more significant transformation during pregnancy than in any other period. Although…
Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits
Overview The thought of eating your placenta might gross you out at first, but once you hear…
Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent
Overview The growing body of research on sleep demonstrates the absolute necessity of sleep for every biological function. Your…
Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Overview The growing body of research on sleep demonstrates the absolute necessity of sleep for every biological…
Pain Management Options for Labor
Overview Your body must go through a lot of work to birth a baby. During labor, nerves…
Birth Interventions Overview
Overview An intervention is any action taken to alter the course of your labor or birth. Modern…
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