For many people, taking daily medication is vital for continued health and not a “choice” to stop during pregnancy. For those planning to conceive, it’s important to know the benefits and…
Burping baby: Is it necessary? Why? And how? Is there more than one way? How much is enough? What if they never burp?! We answer these questions in today’s post, which is…
Giving Birth with Confidence by Lamaze is visited and shared by thousands of expectant and new parents and families, as well as childbirth educators, doulas, and other childbirth and maternal health…
New to making physical movement a priority in your life? Make pregnancy the time for you to start incorporating movement into your daily routine, much like adding your daily vitamins….
Welcome to a new series called “Buy Better Baby Gear” (BBBG) where we share tips on what to look for when purchasing essential (or at least, very helpful) infant/newborn/baby products. Today…
This week is Folic Acid Awareness Week, an annual informational event hosted and promoted by the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF). Folic acid is a critical supplement…
New year is when many of us take stock of our accomplishments and habits, and review goals and intentions moving forward. If you’re expecting a birth in 2022, consider what kinds…
Well, here we are again at the end of another year. 2021, for many people, was a challenging year. A second year into the Covid pandemic created added difficulties across many…
The post-holiday hustle can be a hard time, emotionally, for many people. Feelings of sadness, exhaustion, listlessness, disconnectedness, and depression are common. It can feel even more difficult for those who are…
Ok gift givers, you have 48 hours (give or take) to show up on Christmas with a gift for your brother/sister/daughter/son/friends/etc. who are new parents. Here are 5 cannot-fail, last-minute…
All babies experience periods of fussiness. Even if you respond instinctively to soothe your baby, there will likely come a time when nothing seems to work and you need to…
Congratulations — you’ve successfully completed a childbirth class! Good for you. Hopefully you’re feeling more confident and prepared for the labor and birth experience. Even if you do nothing else between…
‘Tis the season… to get great gifts for your pregnancy! When you’re pregnant, lots of things shift — your bladder, your belly button, and also, your wish list. There are special…
We talk frequently around here about “quality” childbirth classes, but what does that even mean? How can you know if the childbirth class you want to sign up for is of…
You have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have been medicated for a while, or recently started treatment. And you are pregnant. One of your most pressing questions might be whether it is…
Preparing to bring a baby into the world can be one of the most exciting (and scary) times in your life, especially if you are the person who is going…
Today’s author is Sharon Muza, a doula, doula trainer, and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator who teaches childbirth preparation classes as well as cesarean-specific childbirth preparation classes. She shares a simple, yet…
Life at home with a newborn ranges from wonderful and magical to hectic and depleting. Many people are surprised to learn just how much time and energy is required for…
Partners going through a first-time pregnancy often worry about what to expect during the upcoming birth. For anyone, the unknown feels scary and since birth is (unfortunately) associated with plenty…
Many of us are just beginning to experience the joys of winter weather — snow, ice, cold, sleet, wind, etc. When you’re pregnant during the winter season, there can be some…