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Pregnancy: When to Call Your Healthcare Provider

By Nurturing Expressions | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Pregnancy: When to Call Your Healthcare Provider

Use this chart as a reference to determine how you should treat common illnesses or symptoms throughout your pregnancy.

Labor & Delivery

By Nurturing Expressions | February 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Labor & Delivery

Understanding some of the language and procedures related to labor and delivery will help you prepare and minimize your anxiety when the time comes.

Preparing for Labor & Delivery

By Nurturing Expressions | January 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Preparing for Labor & Delivery

The more prepared you are for labor and delivery, including understanding key language, the less anxiety you will have when the time comes.

The Nursed Baby

By Nurturing Expressions | December 1, 2021 | Comments Off on The Nursed Baby

Human milk has innumerable benefits for infants.

Pregnancy FAQs

By Nurturing Expressions | November 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Pregnancy FAQs

These are a handful of commonly asked questions about pregnancy activities and safety. If in doubt, please consult your healthcare provider.

Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

By Nurturing Expressions | November 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

Many symptoms of pregnancy are normal and to be expected, but some can be cause for concern. If in doubt, call your healthcare provider.

Breast Milk Donations

By Nurturing Expressions | November 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Breast Milk Donations

Through our partnership with Northwest Mothers Milk, Nurturing Expressions accepts Breast Milk Donations at our boutiques in Poulsbo and West Seattle.

Benefits of Nursing Your Baby: More about Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

By Nurturing Expressions | November 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Benefits of Nursing Your Baby: More about Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Breast milk provides abundant and easily absorbed nutritional components, antioxidants, enzymes, immune properties, and live antibodies.

How to Choose a Nursing Bra You’ll Love

By Nurturing Expressions | November 9, 2021 | Comments Off on How to Choose a Nursing Bra You’ll Love

All nursing bras are not created equal! Comfort and function are key. An expert fitting makes the difference between a nursing bra you hate and one you want in every color.

Healthy Eating while Pregnant

By Nurturing Expressions | October 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Healthy Eating while Pregnant

Eating a consistent, nutritious diet throughout your pregnancy benefits both your growing baby and you. What you eat directly affects how well your body copes and recovers from the physical changes of pregnancy and birth. Eating well also helps with the mental and emotional challenges of carrying and delivering a baby.