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…
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…
Birth Interventions Overview
Overview An intervention is any action taken to alter the course of your labor or birth. Modern…
Hydration
Overview Staying hydrated is crucial to help your overall health. Water makes up around 60% of your…
Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum
Overview This article examines your care team during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your primary care provider is…
Your Guide to Prenatal Testing
Overview Your pregnancy journey starts with a positive pregnancy test. That is the first of many tests…
Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skincare
Overview Think about everything you put on your skin and hair, from when you step in the…