Many people are under the impression that conception methods do not impact the pregnancy itself, but this is far from the truth. A trusted fertility physician will typically follow you throughout your first trimester with IVF to ensure that everything is going along smoothly. Those who have conceived through IVF...
Having untreated mental illness can lead to a plethora of other issues such as substance abuse, an increased risk of chronic health conditions, and even pregnancy risks such as postpartum depression. It is important to know which symptoms to look out for so that you can recognize and treat your...
Studies are now emerging that show just how important a father’s presence is after the birth of their baby. In fact, only 14% of mothers have had to schedule inpatient or outpatient visits postpartum if the father was there to provide extra support. The amount of fathers taking ten or...
Studies have previously shown that infants who are born without going through the entire third trimester end up having health complications later on in life. Researchers suspected that this was due to the organs not having enough time to fully mature before labor. Fortunately, more and more experts are discovering...
After you’ve delivered your baby, the hospital will keep a close eye on you and your newborn while performing several tests to determine your risk factors and when it is safe to go home. The first exam that they perform on your baby will be what is known as the...
Being pregnant can be pretty miserable and the labor part is no picnic either, but there is a whole other part of becoming a mother that is difficult to deal with. Healing after having a baby takes time and it’s so hard to feel normal during this time. Give yourself...
It is vital to pay attention and exercise proper sleep practices in order to prevent SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, as SIDS is a major cause of death of babies in the United States and its impact is too significant to ignore. The American Academy of Pediatrics has delineated...
Because breastfeeding can be a different experience for each mother and advice changes depending on who you speak with, it is important to create a collective knowledge base. In their new blog post, the LactConnect blog provides us with a detailed road map on how to create a working process....
For decades, becoming pregnant meant that women lose out on one of the things that they find enjoyment in, wearing cute clothing. We stand for this no longer! In their new blog post, Natural Pregnancy Midwife takes a few moments to summarize the types of clothing that are available to...
From my own personal experience, breastfeeding was a difficult and heartbreaking experience that did nothing but frustrate me and leave my baby without enough food. In her new blog post, Sioned Hilton addresses this difficult feat by providing several tips and tricks if you’re struggling with breastfeeding. From checking on...