Five Natural Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply
Breastfeeding is natural but doesn’t always come naturally for many parents. This is especially true for a first-time parent in the early days of their breastfeeding journey. It can be particularly stressful if you are constantly worried about producing enough breast milk to keep your baby healthy.
Read MoreHow to Handle Painful Nipples from Breastfeeding and Pumping
Breastfeeding is a beautiful, natural way to feed your baby. It can sometimes be uncomfortable but should not hurt or be uncomfortable on an ongoing basis. Think of the journey as a learning experience for both you and your baby.
Read MoreAlcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use during Pregnancy
While you are pregnant, the fetus is exposed to and consumes what you do. Avoid potentially harmful substances entirely to avoid the potential serious effects.
Read MorePrenatal Vitamins
Prenatal vitamins are one of the most important steps you should take throughout your pregnancy. Ideally, you should start taking prenatal vitamins when you are trying to conceive a baby.
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Prenatal Visits
The first step of your pregnancy: confirm!
After seeing the little positive sign on the pee stick, you should have your pregnancy confirmed. Call your primary care provider to request a pregnancy blood test.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Breastfeeding Your Newborn Baby
If you’re thinking about your breastfeeding journey, chances are you’ve come across countless tips on how to master your breastfeeding journey, or what do I need for breastfeeding types of articles.
Read MoreRecommendations for Baby Weight Gain
Nursing problems, such as milk production and low infant weight gain, are caught early when parents monitor wet and poopy diapers and keep up with regular well-baby checks. Production challenges can be caused by a number of factors.
Read MorePreparing for Baby’s Arrival and the Postpartum Journey.
Your third trimester is here, and you are getting ready for the baby! The moment you’ve been counting down is finally approaching, and will undoubtedly be both incredible, and likely overwhelming at the same time.
Read MorePostpartum Care, FAQs, and Tips
The days and weeks after delivery, known as postpartum, truly are the fourth trimester of your pregnancy journey. Take your postpartum recovery as seriously as your pregnancy care. The best advice we can give is to take this time to heal. Don’t go anywhere or do anything you don’t need to for at least the next two weeks of your journey.
Read MoreMaking Your Birth Plan
There’s no one way to write a birth plan. Some plans only cover the basics, while others are highly detailed. Every expectant parent is different—not only in what they’d like out of their birth experience, but also their pregnancy profile and history—so your birth plan should be customized to reflect and fit you.
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