Preparing for the birth of a baby includes more than setting up the cosleeper and researching your own birth plan preferences. Many working moms to be also need to figure out the financial aspect of taking a maternity leave. Especially in the United States where we are woefully … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Create a Sustainable Maternity Wardrobe
You may feel overwhelmed during the period of time right after your positive pregnancy test. Whether surprised or overjoyed, every decision you make suddenly confronts you with an array of potential consequences. Is your brand of prenatal vitamins the best for you and … [Read more...]
Pitocin during labor may increase postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a serious condition. In its mildest forms, mothers experience intense mood swings that can interfere with their ability to take care of their baby and themselves. In its most severe forms, suicide or harm to the baby may result. Postpartum … [Read more...]
Pregnancy heartburn natural remedies: Don’t take medication
Pregnancy heartburn is experienced by most women. It's caused by a relaxing of the valve between the stomach and the esophagus. The increase of the hormone progesterone causes the relaxation, thus gastric acids seep into the esophagus causing a burning … [Read more...]
Should you get the flu shot when pregnant?
The flu shot is recommended by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for every person over six months of age((https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm)). Specifically, the CDC identifies the following populations at greater risk of … [Read more...]
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