Your Pregnancy Timeline
Overview Review your pregnancy timeline from conception until your baby is born. This article overviews how your…
Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
Overview When your baby arrives, the last thing you want to deal with is troubleshooting issues with…
The Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
Overview New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make…
The Key to Maintaining and Increasing Milk Supply
Overview Milk supply is the number one reason mothers quit breastfeeding early or supplement with infant formula….
Guide to Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Lactation
Overview During the nine months of pregnancy, your body undergoes more changes than at any other time…
Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
There are many common questions about alcohol when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Does drinking…
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,…
Why Birth Plans Fail
Overview A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care…
Preventing and Treating Bug Bites During Pregnancy
Overview With warmer weather comes more insects and the potential for bug bites. As with any topic,…
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…
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…
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…
Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy
Overview A fever is part of your body’s immune response as a natural defense against infection. The…
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…