Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy and birth during COVID-19 is stressful! Listen to 4 expert mother/baby nurses discuss pregnancy during COVID, birthing in uncertain times, managing fear and anxiety and

You may have heard that “eating for two” is a myth. So what’s the real story on healthy nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding? Good nutrition…

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 Virginia.…

One Woman’s Story of Being Pregnant and Working from Home During the Pandemic Pregnant women fortunate to work during the pandemic face specific challenges.  Ms.…

Stay up-to-date. The situation with COVID-19 is changing constantly and so are policies and guidelines. Consult trusted sites, such as the resources listed below, to…

We’re learning more every day about the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Experts are monitoring the situation closely and updating recommendations when new information is…

Here’s why your care provider regularly checks on your baby’s fetal heart rate and rhythm. Since the 1800s, midwives and obstetricians have listened to baby’s…

A new survey suggests parents want to know the risks of prematurity affecting a current pregnancy, as well as information from their healthcare providers about…

These 6 early labor tools will help you prepare for active labor when it starts! Laboring at home is a safe and effective way to…

Can seafood, eggs and dark leafy greens transform your prenatal nutrition?   Most women know their body needs more nutrients during pregnancy. Perhaps you assume…

What was a promise of potential future treatment is now more mainstream than ever before with new advancements in cord blood banking with both cord…

If you’ve never experienced cesarean, then cesarean recovery process can be somewhat of a shock. Cesarean is major surgery; you’ll need at least 4-6 weeks…

Did you know that any baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm? A typical pregnancy is 40 gestational weeks, with day one…

You may be planning on nursing your baby but do you also know how to gain breastfeeding support and supplies under the Affordable Care Act…

A baby shower is the latest time-honored tradition to get a more modern makeover. Gone are the days of watered-down punch and boring games—nowadays, showers are…

Placentophagia (consuming the placenta) is becoming more trendy as more women partake in this practice. But why? And is it safe? Your placenta is pretty…