Pregnancy During a Pandemic
Being pregnant naturally comes with its own amount of nervousness and anxiety, but being pregnant during a pandemic brings additional worries: Am I at risk? Is my baby at [...]
Maternity
Induction of Labor: Myth vs. Fact
Induction of labor, or the process of starting labor before it has started on its own, is something that is widely misunderstood. Here are 3 myths about labor induction and [...]
How to Cope with Back Labor
What is “back labor”? Back labor is the experience of intense back pain during labor contractions. What causes “back labor”? Most babies face the [...]
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Mothers and babies come hardwired with instincts and reflexes that ensure breastfeeding will be successful. Part of this success comes from learned behavior too. Many parents [...]
Ten Reasons to Take a Childbirth Class
With the many free ways to get information nowadays, spending money and devoting time to taking a childbirth class might seem unnecessary. Here are 10 reasons that might [...]
After a Miscarriage: Supporting Family and Friends Through Loss
Suffering a miscarriage can be a traumatic event for any woman and their support network, and while a miscarriage requires physical healing, time and attention needs to be [...]
Feeding On Cue
The birth of your baby is a very exciting time for you and your family. After your baby is born you may have lots of questions about how to breastfeed your baby and how [...]
Your Pregnancy: Protecting Baby Starts Now
National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives. Vaccines are an important component of a healthy pregnancy. Women should [...]