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Many women who choose planned home birth desire to give birth without medical intervention, they also love the idea of giving birth in a comfortable, familiar environment surrounded by family.

Keepsakes and journaling while pregnant is a great way to create sweet and lasting memories that your children will treasure for years to come. Documenting the milestones of your pregnancy is also an excellent way of learning for future pregnancies.

Following my C-section, my body just didn’t feel “together”. The struggle with getting my body to feel and look normal was daunting. One thing that helped me feel more confident was wearing a postpartum belt, which is why I recommend that my patients purchase one and add it to the list of “must-haves” for their hospital delivery bags.

About 1 in every 3 newborns in the US are delivered by C-section. Every woman should learn about C-sections even if they’re hoping for a traditional vaginal birth. It never hurts to be informed and prepared just in case.

Good mental health is important to both you and your baby. Unborn babies feel and respond to their mother's emotional state, which may influence their growth and development.

Childbirth myths are rooted in cultures, traditions, superstitions, and general hearsay, and these myths have been passed down through the ages. We will take a look at seven of the more common myths related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy brings with it a series of aches and ailments, but there’s one pregnancy side effect that not many people discuss: allergies. From scratchy throats, to runny noses, to coughs and asthma, these new allergies can vary in severity.

It’s true that a virtual shower can never replace a traditional one IRL. But in order to make the most out of the current pandemic situation that has affected us globally, why not utilize the available technology?

Pregnancy can be a wonderful, exciting time for moms - but it’s also a time filled with aches and pains that you might not have experienced before! Women shouldn’t have to suffer through pregnancy, though, so here are some simple ways for dealing with common pregnancy ailments.

We’ve covered quite a few things to do in order to have THE best pregnancy you can have. Don’t let yourself feel too overwhelmed by all the to-dos and not-to-dos. You’ve got this, mama!

Getting ready before you conceive is the ultimate start to becoming a new parent. If you know the dos and don’ts, you’ll have a smooth transition from singlehood to being a full-fledged mom. 

When my 10 year-old-was born 3 months early and started her 8-month NICU stay, I never imagined how different life would end up being. While most moms take their baby home before a week, we had to wait over a month just to hold her.