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…
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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…
Everyone talks about pregnancy and new babies and birth, but so little time is spent talking about or preparing for postpartum — when the real work begins. Psychologist, educator, and…
Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition. Research supports the traditional practice of keeping parents and newborns together. Evidence shows that this is a key element of nature’s plan….
November 17 is World Prematurity Day – a time to increase awareness of the challenges surrounding prematurity around the world. This year, the theme is, “Zero Separation – Act now! Keep parents…
Welcome to the first four weeks of postpartum in this month-by-month checklist guide to a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! This to-do list with a twist contains key tips and action items…
By now, most Americans know that hospitals and other medical providers make billing mistakes and include hidden fees. Depending on the type of insurance you have, you may rarely question a…
Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition. Many doctors and nurses discourage laboring people from pushing until their cervix is completely dilated and/or encourage them to hold their breath…
Joint pain during pregnancy is common, maybe even universal — it’s certainly universally frustrating. Changes to the body that happen during pregnancy cause the ideal environment/perfect storm that leads to joint…
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…
A vision board isn’t just a fun arts and crafts activity — it is a tool that can help you work through and realize your goals. You can create a…
Instantly quitting alcohol for pregnancy can feel challenging and disappointing. It’s common to feel like you’re missing out on the fun. The good news is, alcohol itself isn’t the source…
In the United States, the Department of Defense just announced new benefits for military families. Effective January 1, 2022, military personnel and their dependents in the United States and the…