This is one woman’s story of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toni Davis is a writer, actor, dancer, and yoga instructor who lives in…
Alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects. While pregnant, there is no safe amount of alcohol, no safe time to drink alcohol…
You may be surprised about the physical aspects of recovery from a vaginal birth. Here’s what to expect. You just birthed your baby—a baby…
Vaginal Seeding: Sound Science or Just a Trend? Vaginal seeding may sound like a good idea in theory, but health care providers are cautioning…
Probiotics boast of improving your overall health. But what’s the best way to gain their benefits—and are they safe during pregnancy? If your goal…
Are you having a pregnancy emergency? Is birth imminent? There are many reasons your healthcare provider may send you to the hospital birth unit…
You can drink until the line on the pregnancy test is pink, your girlfriends say. Sounds catchy and you like not putting your life…
You may think vaccines are just for babies and children but vaccines are an important strategy for staying healthy your whole life. Vaccines stimulate…
How To Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome Holding an inconsolable baby is stressful, and it’s during these times you may be tempted to move from…
Is Alcohol In Pregnancy Safe? When it comes to drinking in pregnancy, you may be hearing mixed messages. You may have heard that there’s…
Are you considering scheduling your baby’s birth? You have friends who have asked for inductions to help with busy family schedules, but you’ve also…
STREP (GBS)? GBS is a common bacteria. In healthy people it generally doesn’t cause symptoms or illness. About 1 in 5 pregnant women have…
Are you considering induction? Inducing labor is common—but experts agree that unless it’s for a medical reason, induction is risky and best avoided. In…
Are you considering scheduling your baby’s birth? You have friends who have asked for inductions to help with busy family schedules, but you’ve also…
You may have heard that the nurses at AWHONN, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, have a campaign called “Don’t Rush…
How will my sleep pattern change? You’re pregnant and the thing you need more than ever – sleep – is the one thing you…
While it’s hard to get good sleep in pregnancy, it’s essential for you and your baby’s health. You’re not alone in seeking satisfying sleep…
Can you breastfeed with the flu? With the flu season in full swing, including the swine flu, you may be wondering how safe it…