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Here you’ll find topics specifically for motherhood and pregnancy. Experience natural birth and be fully informed when making decisions for you and your baby.
“Motherhood is a gift. Though some days, we need all the help we can get.”
Stop Brexting! 4 Reasons To Avoid Using Your Phone While Breastfeeding
In the journey of mommy and baby, breastfeeding is a milestone. Breast milk contains all the essentials for a baby to grow strong and healthy. It contains antibodies and nutrients that help protect a baby from many illnesses. Besides giving your precious one...
Fertility Awareness Methods for Birth Control and Pregnancy
The entire fertility process is an emotional roller coaster. If you and your spouse have decided to embark on this wonderful journey of starting a family, it's important to always be informed. Knowing how your body works and practicing good fertility awareness methods...
Say Goodbye to Nuchal Cord Myths!
Expecting mothers experience a basket full of different emotions. We know this to be true. There's excitement and joy as they learn of the new life growing inside of them. But there are also days filled with fear. Some are valid, rational, and legitimate...
The Wonders of Birth: VERNIX CASEOSA FACTS & BENEFITS
The Wonders of Birth: Vernix Caseosa Facts and Benefits It's often said that one of the most magical, most beautiful moments in the world is when a mother sees her baby for the first time. When you lay your eyes on your newborn, all the pain, worry and fears...
Why Mom and Baby Need Prenatal Care
Why Mom and Baby Need Prenatal Care Every pregnant woman shares that one desire - for the next nine months to be the healthiest season of their lives. Every woman wishes to have a healthy pregnancy. There are so many things expecting mothers can do to...
Is Breastfeeding Too Stressful? How Mothers Can Cope
Oh, stress! Even without breastfeeding and caring for a newborn child, stress is ever-present. It's a part of life. We can't prevent stress from happening. Our body is wired to respond and react to situations, by releasing the cortisol hormone into our bloodstream. A...
Midwifery Myths We Need To Let Go
Midwifery has been around for hundreds of years. Even then, mothers had other women assisting and supporting them in childbirth. According to Midwifery Today, it was New York City that first required midwives to be licensed in 1716. It had long been accepted that...
The 5 Things You Need To Know About Labor
The day you find out you are pregnant is a day full of emotions. For many expecting moms, it is a day of joy and excitement. Someday soon, you'll have a little human to cradle. Pregnancy is a journey in itself. You'll find that countless resources are available on the...
The Joy of Nesting
Have you ever had a sudden burst of energy that's led you to an unscheduled house cleaning? Expectant moms (and dads) go through a range of emotions and instincts throughout pregnancy. One phenomenon that's unique and exciting is the nesting instinct. You've seen...