As soon as you find out that you’re pregnant, many questions may come your way. Will you give birth in a hospital or at…
The latest issue of Healthy Mom&Baby Magazine Issue 34 is now out and it’s packed full of articles on fertility, pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.…
During the fourth trimester, your body is going to be different after developing and growing a new person and that’s OK. Just because your…
Most moms expect to complete pregnancy around their due date. So what if you go into labor long before baby’s expected birthday? Preterm labor…
When babies are born prematurely or with complex medical conditions, they often need care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). NICU care can…
Few milestones are more important than the birth of your children. It’s a time that can be exciting, joyful, and sometimes anxiety inducing. Giving…
You deserve respect and supportive healthcare throughout your life. From pre-pregnancy, prenatal, childbirth, postpartum, routine well person, and sick care, your visits should always…
Two-thirds of women incarcerated are in their childbearing years, chiefly ages 18 to 40, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Transitioning back into…
The “Terrible Twos” can be a challenging phase for parents. You may even fear taking your child into public places. Will they throw a…
Also read: Bleeding in Pregnancy Very shortly after starting to receive prenatal care you will more than likely have blood drawn to determine your…
Who would have ever imagined a large exercise-like ball shaped like a peanut would become an essential tool in helping your labor progress? If…
Are you in your mid-to-late 30’s, or early 40’s, and trying to conceive? If so, you’re not alone. Conception has become increasingly more common…
With the COVID-19 pandemic, more moms are choosing to give birth at home or in free-standing birth centers. And for good reason! Fear of…
Baby Diapering Decisions Cloth diapers or disposables? When it comes to diapering, we’re proud to say, “We’ve got you, baby!” Many new parents have…
View Post Choosing an Unmedicated, Natural Birth Planning to birth without medication or unnecessary interventions is becoming increasingly popular. To plan a unmedicated natural…
Prevent Diabetes to Add Years to Your Life Researchers from the West Virginia University School of Public Health have stumbled upon a Holy Grail…
Pregnancy, labor and birth should be one of the happiest moments of a birthing person’s life. For some, they have dreamed of starting a…
If you’re pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re likely concerned about the safety of the vaccines available. What experts and healthcare providers know to…
Baby’s First Breath Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have unlocked an amazing observation within baby’s anticipated and celebrated first breath.…
Pregnancy loss is common, especially in the first trimester. Still, the loss of a pregnancy, no matter how early or late, can be an…
So, you’re planning to breastfeed. You’ve read books and blogs, and maybe you’ve taken a breastfeeding class. You know that breastfeeding is “natural,” but…
Giving birth is a powerful, joyful, and yes, painful experience. Happily, birthing people have lots of choices to help cope with pain relief during…
NICU Music Therapy Life for your baby is very different inside your warm, calm womb; life outside is everything but calm and comforting, especially…
Cancer in new Moms; my story. In January 2014, I started registering for local 5k races after being a member of a national women’s…