Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
Overview Breast milk is liquid gold. It is so valuable and amazing that scientists cannot reproduce it…
Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
Overview Your newborn is hard-wired to breastfeed and is born with instincts to help them latch right…
Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
Overview A lot of moms expect breastfeeding to come naturally, and that is not the case for…
Five Essential Questions to Navigate Procedures & Interventions
Overview You will have many opportunities to opt in or out of interventions in your pregnancy, birth,…
Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence
Overview Your doctor or midwife is your trusted partner and has the education and experience to guide…
Ensuring Optimal Vitamin D Levels for You and Your Baby
Overview Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as a hormone because the activated forms are hormones. You utilize…
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
Overview If you enjoy the water, you don’t have to give it up when you are pregnant….
Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
Overview When you have made it through most of your pregnancy and are in the final stretch,…
Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
Overview Finding out that you will be a parent is super exciting but can also be intimidating, especially for…
Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy
Overview Whatever your long-term goals for weight or health, you have one priority when you are pregnant…
Protecting Your Mental Health (Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression)
Overview As soon as most expecting mothers hear the words postpartum depression, they tune out and skip…
Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
Overview The sun emits UV radiation which comes with both evidence-based benefits and risks. On a positive…
Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
Overview We all deal with some level of stress daily. Pregnancy can be a time of additional…
10 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
Overview There are tremendous physical demands during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Motherhood is also incredibly mentally…
Focus on What Matters and Avoid Overwhelm
Overview Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times of your life but…
Drinks To Be Cautious About During Pregnancy
Overview Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health, and water is always the best beverage. In…
Food Safety: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices
Overview The health and safety of you and your baby are a top priority. Certain foods come…
What Every Mother Needs to Know About Hypertension During and After Pregnancy
Overview Many changes during pregnancy affect your cardiovascular system, which includes your heart and blood vessels. While…
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Overview Taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin is one of the easiest things you can do to ensure…
Vaginal Tears and Episiotomy: Prevention and Healing
Overview When your skin is stretching during birth, it can tear. It is common for first-time mothers…
Evidence on Methods to Turn a Breech Baby
Overview Ideally, towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby is in a cephalic presentation, positioned head-down,…
Your Baby’s Position During Labor and Birth
Overview Most expecting parents are aware that babies are ideally head down. As you get closer to…
Herpes Simplex Virus and Pregnancy
Overview There are over 100 herpes viruses. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are common skin conditions and affect a…
Navigating Gestational Diabetes from Testing to Treatment
Overview Gestational diabetes is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy. In the United States, it…