Pregnancy Expectations Before and After Adopting a Child
Today’s episode is all about adopting and pregnancy and what expectant mothers need to know!
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Creating a Calm Birth Environment
Whether you choose to birth in a hospital, birth center or home, there are small things you can do to help make your birth experience as calm and comfortable as possible. How can we tame our five senses so we can relax more easily? Can aromatherapy and essential oils help your labor progress faster? Does special lighting help with pain management? And can your favorite music playlist re-energize you for those last few pushes when baby is crowning?
Tear or Episiotomy After Childbirth
When giving birth, many women may either tear or have an episiotomy. What are the various degrees of a perineum tear or episiotomy? What household items increase your comfort while recovering? And is there anything you can do to make sex more enjoyable?
Maternal Mental Health Preparation While Pregnant
Today we’re discussing why parents' mental health should be part of the conversation and takeaway points for tired parents needing the big picture.
How to NOT Need a Lactation Consultant
How do you get breastfeeding off to a great start so you don't need the help of a lactation consultant? Learn what our panelists did to prepare. Do breastfeeding classes and support groups really work? How does your birth team impact your success?
Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Physical Therapy
Pregnancy isn't always comfortable. In this series, we'll explore natural ways to overcome common discomforts. This first episode focuses on how you can use physically therapy to naturally remedy your aches and pains associated with pregnancy.
Common Bacterial Infections in Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, you can easily become a breeding ground for bacterial infections. Today we're discussing some of the most common infections such as yeast infections, urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis and Group B Strep. How are these infections diagnosed and treated in pregnancy? Our panelists share their personal experience!
Top 10 Breastfeeding Myths for Pregnant Moms
You’re planning to breastfeed your baby, and you’ve probably even heard popular catchphrases like “Breast is Best”.
Fetal Development: The Third Trimester
You've just completed your second trimester, arguably the most comfortable and relaxing one. So, what should you expect during the third trimester? What developmental changes is your baby experiencing?
Becoming a Mother: Managing Expectations
Becoming a mother is a profound journey of transformation unlike any other. Throughout pregnancy, your body undergoes remarkable changes, nurturing and protecting the tiny life growing within you.