Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition. Moving in labor serves two very important purposes. First, it helps you cope with increasingly strong and painful contractions, which signal your…
Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition. Letting your body go into labor spontaneously is almost always the best way to know that your baby is ready to be…
In the last weeks leading up to your due date, it’s common to feel more tired, more sore, and generally more uncomfortable. Of course, you may also feel great! Emotionally,…
There are plenty of free childbirth videos online. In fact, one could argue there are too many. How can you find the videos that are the most helpful, inspirational, and educational?…
Preterm labor — labor that begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy — can lead to premature birth, which increases a baby’s risk of short- and long-term health risks. Learn more about…
The best time to announce your pregnancy is when you feel ready. Ultimately, it is that simple. You don’t owe anyone any announcement of any kind, on any timeline. If you’re…
There is a lot of terminology thrown around when you enter the world of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, baby feeding, and early parenthood. In our “Terminology Explained” series, we help you break it…
Welcome to Month 7 of your month-by-month checklist guide to a healthy pregnancy and birth! This to-do list with a twist contains key tips and action items for optimal health…
Culturally, women have been taught to go with the flow, to not speak up, and not to go against the grain and/or authority. The culture in many parts of the world is…
It’s the second question anyone asks after saying, “I’m pregnant!” Turns out, there are many ways to answer how far along you are. Let’s take a look. Measuring Your Pregnancy…
The incidence of suicidal thoughts and self-harm during pregnancy and after childbirth is on the rise. In fact, suicide is one of the leading causes of death of new parents (moms…
Winter takes a toll on everyone. Cold temps, low levels of sunlight, and shorter days affects mood, emotions, and health. If you’re pregnant during these long months, hang in there…
Families feeding their babies human milk may be surprised to learn just how often their babies want to eat! How often an infant eats when breastfeeding/body feeding is not the same as…
There is a lot of terminology thrown around when you enter the world of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, baby feeding, and early parenthood. In our “Terminology Explained” series, we help you break it…
When giving birth in a hospital, you can expect to stay there for at least 24 hours. Staying beyond that time, however, depends on multiple factors surrounding the kind of birth…
Pregnancy is a critical time for balanced and targeted nutrition. What you eat is important for your baby’s brain and organ development, as well as for your own health during…
Many expecting parents find themselves watching video after video of real birth online. Videos can give you an idea of the sights and sounds commonly present during childbirth, which can help you feel…
September is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month. Families do not plan or expect to end up in the NICU with their baby, but premature births, or medical conditions…
There is a lot of terminology thrown around when you enter the world of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, baby feeding, and early parenthood. In our “Terminology Explained” series, we help you break it…
The American Academy of Pediatricians just a released an updated list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the topic of bodyfeeding*. If you’re a new parent, you may…