A Great Start to Breastfeeding (Featuring Ina May Gaskin)

Breastfeeding is often overlooked by pregnant moms as they anticipate the arrival of their new babies. How can mothers can prepare themselves for an enjoyable breastfeeding experience?
Breastfeeding is often overlooked by pregnant moms as they anticipate the arrival of their new babies. How can mothers can prepare themselves for an enjoyable breastfeeding experience?
Most women have been told not to eat anything while in labor, but why? What are the risks to both you and your baby? How do current guidelines vary for vaginal versus cesarean births? Today we'll discuss why most medical providers restrict what you can eat and drink prior to the birth of your baby, and you'll learn more about a new study indicating a light meal during labor can actually be helpful for low risk pregnancies.
It's always a good idea to tour your hospital before you deliver your baby. Who typically gives these tours and what important information can you learn to improve your overall childbirth experience? Plus, learn how touring a hospital can benefit you if you're planning to deliver at home or at a birth center.
As a new parent, you've probably heard it all by now. Every day you are constantly bombarded with advice for ensuring your baby's healthy development. However, one seemingly simple yet crucial practice that often gets overlooked is tummy time.
We're continuing our series to help you choose the best health care providers for your birth. In this episode, we'll explore the role of a postpartum doula. How can they help you after your baby is born and how can you find the right one for you?
If your partner wants to play an active role in your labor and delivery- then The Bradley Method may be a perfect choice for you! Learn more about this popular technique and how it can help ease your childbirth experience.
Breastfeeding can be draining. It can also leave you hungry. That’s why maintaining a nutritious diet during this demanding time of your life is important. It is the key to sustaining your energy levels, supporting milk production, and keeping you satisfied.
For some women, this happens very naturally during pregnancy. But others have to develop it on their own time. We'll explore some ways you can naturally connect with your unborn child, especially if the pregnancy is a surprise.
We're continuing our ongoing series focused on getting pregnant. In this episode, we provide an overview of your options to increase your chances of becoming pregnant after your doctor has diagnosed you with having issues with infertility.
Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy. This new series explores what's happening within your body to help grow your baby and prepare you for motherhood. In this episode, we'll focus on the placenta. What is it and what is its role during pregnancy?