Giving birth to your first, second, or third baby comes with a mix of powerful emotions each time. If your joy and excitement subside…
In October 2020, I was excited to learn I was having my first child. I had been a Labor & Delivery nurse for 8.5…
Itching during pregnancy is common—especially for an ever-expanding belly. Itching may seem harmless, not something you need to mention to your provider. But severe…
Experts strongly recommend that you not use cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana products in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Marijuana is…
As the pandemic-era travel restrictions are lifted, you may be dreaming of a vacation away from home. Where can you safely go while pregnant?…
Fertility is the quality or state of being fertile, or having the ability to conceive and bear children. We know that some women who…
Consider These Classes During Pregnancy Planning to add a tiny new member to the family? Here’s an overview of the different types of classes…
If you smoke cigarettes, quitting is one of the most important things you can do to improve your baby’s health When you smoke during…
High blood pressure, also called “hypertension”, can pose problems during pregnancy whether you had it before pregnancy or it’s new in pregnancy High blood…
Keep healthy to boost fertility Trying to boost fertility? Studies show these 10 healthy practices can impact your body’s ability to get pregnant and…
Preterm Birth Planning Plan for the Possibility of Preterm Birth A new survey suggests parents want to know the risks of prematurity affecting a…
Can seafood, eggs and dark leafy greens transform your prenatal nutrition? Most women know their body needs more nutrients during pregnancy. Perhaps you…
Filter Your Baby’s Environment When we think of creating a “green” environment for our baby, we often think of natural wood cribs, low or…
“Your daughter has full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome.” Those words hit me like a tsunami. I was drowning in waves of grief, disbelief, horror and…
Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that develops in pregnancy, and it can cause serious problems that put you and your…
Despite all of the well-meaning advice you receive, healthy eating in pregnancy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Take it from me—a registered dietitian and a…
This nurse describes finding a designated Baby Friendly™ birthplace as best for you and your little one. Aren’t all hospitals baby friendly? Well,…
Can’t pass Ben & Jerry’s without stopping? Willing to get out of bed at 2 am just to hit your favorite all-night drive-thru? Have…
You’re not imagining it—your ankles are swelling. And maybe your hands are too. More than 70 percent of pregnant women experience this (edema) in pregnancy.…
You’ve seen pregnant women pushing the bounds of exercise safety via CrossFit. Everyone naturally asks—is CrossFit safe? The general rule for exercise during pregnancy is,…
Morning sickness in pregnancy? There’s an app for that It’s no one’s favorite part of pregnancy. Rather, morning sickness is often seen as a…
Most of us don’t think about our vaginas during our busy days, but when our vagina starts to feel just plain angry, we can’t…
While there once was a time when dads waited patiently to hear whether they now had a son or daughter, today’s family-focused birthing means…
You are your baby’s home for the next nine months, so you need nutrients that not only create a healthy environment for the baby…