Pregnancy is FULL of symptoms that make you think -- is that bad? Today I want to give you some …
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Prenatal Care
What to expect during your prenatal care with your doctor or midwife.
Pregnancy, Tylenol® & Autism: What Expecting Moms Need to Know
Sorting Fact from Frenzy: If you’re pregnant and confused by recent headlines about Tylenol® …
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Signs You’re Ready to Be Induced
There are a lot REASONS to be induced << and that post goes into it more -- but today I want …
How To Build Confidence For Your Birth Experience
Are you wishing that you felt more confident going into your upcoming hospital birth? Today I'm …
5 Simple Tips for a “Natural” Labor & Delivery
Are you hoping to have a "natural" delivery at the hospital. Today we're going to talk about what …
4 Things You Can Do to Prepare Your Cervix for Labor
Far too many people are going in for necessary (medically-indicated) inductions and finding that …
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Safest Age Gap Between Kids: For Health of Mom & Baby
You're thinking about another baby -- and it's definitely smart to think about. Beyond daycare and …
Safest Age Gap Between Kids: For Health of Mom & BabyRead More
35 Weeks Pregnant Checklist
You're heading into that home stretch of pregnancy -- just over a month left! It's a great feeling …
YOUR Birth Priorities: How to make them clear
I know we love phrases like birth plans, birth preferences and birth wishes -- but the reality is …
Your Third Trimester Checklist
Those last weeks of pregnancy can be a LOT -- I get it. Your brain is also feeling pretty mushy and …
What a Birth Plan Can ACTUALLY Do For Your Birth?
Birth plans are all the rage. Sure, I prefer birth preferences or birth wishes, but the idea is the …
3 Things to Know About Perineal Massage
Perineal massage gets a lot of talk on the internet, but is it actually useful? Today I'm going to …
3 Things to Do At the End of Your Pregnancy for a Faster Labor
Today I want to share three things you can do it try to make for a faster labor. That isn't to say …
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10 Things to Do When You Find-Out You’re Pregnant
So, you just found out you're pregnant (or you're hoping to soon) -- what are some things you should …
7 Things You’re Doing Wrong in Your Third Trimester
You've hit that third trimester, and you think you'll running it into the endzone for a big win this …
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Considering a VBAC: What to do
You're considering a VBAC and I LOVE that. That means a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, but not all …
To the Mom Who Thinks She’ll Go Early.
I see it all the time -- "I don't think I'll make it to my due date" -- but is that correct OR the …
6 Things to Know About Your Fetal Growth Ultrasound
You've had or you're having a growth ultrasound where they're telling you how large your baby is in …
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The Fear of Miscarriage or Loss
The fear of miscarriage or fetal loss is very normal during pregnancy. However, stressing about it …
I’m So Nervous About Birth – What do I do?
If you're feeling super anxious or nervous about birth -- what do you do? Today I'm going to give …
Tips To Saying No To Your Provider
Communicating with providers can be hard. A lot of us feel like we need to just do what our doctor …
What is a Non-Stress Test (NST)? Why does it matter?
A non-stress test is a time where we monitor baby without any contractions. During that time we …
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Should You Buy Your Own Fetal Doppler?
Hearing your baby's heart beat can be SO fun. Especially early on when it all sort of just seems …
What Cervix Dilation Should You Be at 36 Weeks of Pregnancy?
So you go in for your 36 week check-up and you agree to a cervical exam. What should your …
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I’m 2 cm Dilated? How much longer?
You might have been checked in the office at one of your appointments -- and been told your cervix …
3 Ways To Get Baby to Flip Head Down
Is your baby breech and you'd like them to NOT BE? You're in the right place. Today I'm going to …
What STD Tests are given to Pregnant Women?
STD tests are SO important for pregnant women, your provider will offer screening of a few including …
3 Things to Do When your Doctor Says You Have a Big Baby
Has your provider mentioned your baby is seeming large? Maybe you've had an ultrasound or you're …
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The Pregnancy Glucose Test for Gestational Diabetes
The gestational diabetes test is most often offered towards the end of your second trimester (but …
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When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy – 36 weeks?
While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment. Many women dread …
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30 weeks Pregnant and Baby’s Movements Have Slowed Down
Baby is a mover and a shaker some days in your belly, but what happens when baby's movement slow …
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The 7 Most Important Questions To Ask Your OB-GYN When Pregnant
Talking with your provider is important, but talking with them about the IMPORTANT things is …
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Once Baby is Head Down Can They Turn Again?
Maybe you've had an ultrasound or your doctor has said that your baby is in a head-down …
What Does it Mean When One Pregnancy Test is Positive and the Other is Negative?
It is not unusual to have one pregnancy test show up positive and another one show negative. But, …
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32 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound: What will the scan be?
Getting an ultrasound at 32-weeks is very different than getting one earlier on in your …
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Signs You Passed Your Glucose Screening Test During Pregnancy
So, you took your glucose test, and you're anxious for the results? Can you TELL if you passed your …
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Bleeding at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding at any point during pregnancy can make you really worried. But, the worries change …
When Will My Doctor Induce Labor?
A labor induction for pregnant women is an important choice to make with your healthcare …
38 Weeks With Pelvic Pain & I Can’t Walk — HELP!
Oh man, 38 weeks is when things start to get pretty miserable, right? I remember the subtle art of …
How Often Do Your Go To the Doctor When Pregnant?
When you’re pregnant, it can be difficult to know how often to visit the doctor – and even a little …
GBS Screening In Pregnancy: Why is group B Streptococcus a big deal?
Are you pregnant? If so, you should know about GBS screening. GBS (group b Strep -- also known as …
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What to Eat Before Your Pregnancy Glucose Test
Your glucose test in pregnancy is VERY important. Gestational Diabetes can be a silent killer for …
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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The Benefits of a Midwife
Midwives offer pregnant women a wealth of benefits that traditional obstetricians cannot match. From …
When Does a Baby Turn Head Down During Pregnancy?
Every pregnant woman wonders when their baby will turn head down. Most babies will turn head down by …
Your Glucose Test During Pregnancy: How to pass it.
If you're pregnant and expecting to have a glucose test as part of your prenatal care, you might be …
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Midwife Pro’s and Con’s
Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming. …
