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Healthy Pregnancy
Can Jumping Jacks Induce Labor?
A lot of moms-to-be are looking for ways to induce labor, and some believe that jumping jacks may …
Can Pregnant Women Eat Salami?: Your guide to pregnancy deli meats.
Moms-to-be often have a lot of questions about what they can and can't eat during their pregnancies. …
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Upper Inner Thigh Pain During Pregnancy
With changes in your pelvis and core you might find upper inner thigh pain during your pregnancy. …
When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy
While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment. Many women dread …
Kidney Stone vs Childbirth Pain — Which is Worse?
Is kidney stone pain worse than childbirth? Today we’ll answer the questions with an experienced …
Wrist Pain in Pregnancy
Painful forearms and wrists are a very normal symptom during pregnancy. Most often the pain will go …
What Pregnant Women Fear During Birth – Original Research
I recently ran a survey to my newsletter and social media followers about what they were nervous …
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Can a Warm Bath Help Induce Labor
Will a warm bath help get contractions going? Let an experienced labor nurse help you know how a …
When Should I Start Wearing Compressions Stockings During Pregnancy?
Compression socks can be helpful during pregnancy. When should you start wearing them and what do …
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3 Tips to Better Communication with Your Provider
Communicating with your provider is SUCH an important skill in pregnancy (and the rest of your …
What To Do About A Selfish Husband During Pregnancy?
Husbands can seen awfully selfish during pregnancy. It's not enough that you are creating the next …
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Can I Eat Hot Cheetos While Pregnant?
There are a lot of things you may consider giving up during pregnancy due to the risks involved. …
Can Prenatal Massage Induce Labor?
Pregnant women may be considering massage therapy for several reasons, especially as they get close …
Are Pregnant Women Immunocompromised?
Your immune system gets complicated when you are pregnant. Similar to an organ transplant patient …
Can You Eat Beef Jerky While Pregnant? The risks and benefits of dried meat.
Is it safe to eat beef jerky or other jerky types during pregnancy? Its flavorful, high protein …
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5 Reasons to NOT Get Induced
Choosing to have an induction is super complicated. Many women find a LOT of reasons to get …
Can Coughing Induce Labor?
Pregnant women have a lot of concerns about their pregnancy. Coughing can really FEEL like …
6 Things Your Provider Does at Prenatal Appointments that Are Important
Prenatal check-ups can seem really useless. You're likely hot, tired and you REALLY don't want to …
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Can You Take Sudafed While Pregnant – When to talk to your provider.
Can something as simple as over the counter medication affect your unborn child? …
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5 Mistakes Families Make Preparing for Delivery
There is a lot to keep in your head as you head into your delivery, but lots of families make pretty …
Best FREE Childbirth Classes (online preparation for new parents)
You’re interested in a great birth experience, but the budget is tight. How can you find a …
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Best Pregnancy Podcasts: Top listens for moms before birth
If you’re pregnant and looking for a podcast that fills your best options for labor and delivery, I …
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Foot & Heel Pain During Pregnancy: Keep your feet healthy!
Heel pain in pregnancy can be a really hard condition. As women gain weight, feet changes and …
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Can Pregnancy Cause Headaches?
In a word, yes. Hormone changes, dehydration as well as blood pressure issues make headaches in …
Covid Vaccines in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can or should you get the Covid vaccine during pregnancy? It is going to be a hard choice for …