Face it, babies suck. They love to suck! For babies, sucking is a natural (and strong!) instinct that helps ensure they’re ready to eat…
Hookah, or smoking tobacco through a water pipe, is popular because it lets a person smoke tobacco with added flavors, such as apple, chocolate,…
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?…
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…
Fertility is the quality or state of being fertile, or having the ability to conceive and bear children. We know that some women who…
Maintaining your pelvic floor and perineal health during pregnancy is so important as you prepare to give birth. Putting in the time now to…
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…
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,…
It’s OK to enjoy romance and sexual relations with your partner while pregnant and after birth. But what if during these emotionally changing times…
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…
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…
Can we all agree that after having a baby our diet is not necessarily our top priority? Adjusting to a new baby, new schedule,…
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…
Also read: Bleeding in Pregnancy Very shortly after starting to receive prenatal care you will more than likely have blood drawn to determine your…
Summer is finally here! Ensure you’re fueling your body with the healthy nutrients that it needs. Good nutrition is important for everyone, and it…
You’re six months pregnant and that heartburn is getting worse and worse. You think to yourself, “gosh, my little one must have a head…
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…
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…
Birth isn’t comfortable, and it’s not always safe for nerves in your lower body serving your hips, legs, knees and feet (lower extremities). Hormones…
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…
Breathing is arguably the most important thing you’ll do today. And if you’re pregnant, a healthy set of lungs is critical to make sure…