You’re likely familiar with the first, second and third trimesters—but did you know there’s a fourth? And it’s just as important for baby’s development and…
Post-birth Recovery
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Women typically aren’t prepared for recovery from childbirth. Here’s what you can expect for your postpartum recovery. Twenty-five years after the birth of my first…
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Nursing is going great! You and your newborn are hitting your groove when, WHAM!, you notice a hard, reddish hot area in your breast—you may…
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Sarah Duckett had only been home from the hospital for a week with her second baby when she sensed something just wasn’t quite right. She…
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Getting PregnantLabor & BirthMom & Baby BlogPost-birth Recovery
My Story: I Had a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
This persistent mama wasn’t going to let a complicated cesarean birth with twins keep her from having “the birth experience of her dreams” with her…
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Maybe your first baby was born by cesarean and you’ve been told “once a cesarean, always a cesarean.” Or you’ve read about the recent push…
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If you feel like you’ve just completed a triathlon post-birth, you’re not alone. Many women and experts alike compare pregnancy and birth to the rigorous…
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What Are Postpartum Aches? As a new mom, the last thing you’re thinking about is your posture, right? But what if you learned that proper…
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3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Healthy PregnancyLabor & BirthPost-birth Recovery
Birth As Nature Intended
As a doula—a labor support person—Penny Simkin, PT, has helped more than 11,000 couples prepare for childbirth in more than 43 years of practice. As…
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Dads have all sorts of questions and concerns after the birth of the baby, especially about sex. Your partner will need time to heal from…
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Your last baby was born via cesarean and now you’re contemplating the birth of this next baby—do you know your options for having what professionals…
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When is the best time for a new mom to get things done? When the baby is sleeping, of course. But what if the mom…
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In the hospital, before your baby’s birth, the world revolved around you and your pregnancy. Now you’re home and reality hits – it’s back to…
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Healthy MomsManaging Stress and EmotionsPost-birth RecoveryWomen's Health
Do You Have Postpartum Depression?
Just home from the hospital, new mom Sara texts her girlfriend, “Okay, I burst into tears twice today and lost it with Tom over nothing!…
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Twenty-five years after the birth of my first child, I can still remember how awful I felt. Sure I was excited about this beautiful baby…
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Healthy BabiesHealthy MomsHealthy PregnancyLabor & BirthPost-birth RecoveryYour Partner
Mother-Baby Nurses Enhance Your Pregnancy Care and Birth
As your pregnancy progresses and you start to consider where you want to give birth, there is a unique healthcare provider who can really enhance…
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Healthy MomsHealthy PregnancyLabor & BirthPost-birth Recovery
Understanding Your Different Birthing Options
Here’s what a typical hospital labor can look like these days: a pregnant woman is in bed with an IV in her arm infusing fluids…
