Recovery after giving birth—either vaginally or by cesarean surgery—can take at least 4-6 weeks, or longer. Recovering from birthing requires time and patience as…
Gender reveals are another opportunity to gather with family and friends to reveal the gender of the expected baby. Sometimes, a baby’s gender is…
Keeping your child safe in the car is one of the primary concerns for parents, and for good reason. A study by the National…
As you prepare for your sweet baby, an important choice you’ll make before your second trimester ends is choosing your baby’s doctor—their pediatrician. Choosing…
Following baby’s birth, the next most exciting moment is baby’s first car ride. Baby can’t even leave the hospital without being strapped into their…
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.…
Your body is going to be different after developing and growing a new person and that’s OK. Just because your body doesn’t look exactly…
Are you wondering how your sex life may change after baby? It’s typical to question whether sex will be the same again. All these…
Maintaining your pelvic floor and perineal health during pregnancy is so important as you prepare to give birth. Putting in the time now to…
Depending on a person’s customs and beliefs, a placenta may hold significant symbolic and spiritual meaning. In some cases, the placenta is considered precious,…
During the first weeks, postbirth experts at the CDC say it’s essential for postpartum moms to add in the extra calories and nutrients needed…
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…
Studies show that community doulas are increasingly more common and available to pregnant moms. They also may be the key to reducing racial disparities…
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…
Just because breastfeeding is healthy and natural doesn’t mean that breastfeeding is easy—or painless! Managing the pain and difficulty of those early days is…
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…
It’s never too early to start reading to your baby. Whether baby is still in your belly, 10 days, or 10 weeks old, reading…
Also read: Bleeding in Pregnancy Very shortly after starting to receive prenatal care you will more than likely have blood drawn to determine your…
Environmental exposures may directly impact your health before, during, and after pregnancy. It’s essential to understand how the environment affects the health of you…
I’m sorry you’re sick, mommy,” said no baby ever. So what happens when a nursing parent needs an antibiotic, some cough syrup, or something…
Your Baby Bath & Rash Questions Answered! Soft and sweet, your baby’s skin is truly amazing. Take care of that sensitive layer with parenting…
Safe Baby Soothing We know you need more than one way to safely shush your fussy baby. Learn about safe baby soothing. Parents seem…