Whether you were a regular gym rat before (and during!) pregnancy, or you are a certified couch potato, you might be wondering about a postpartum exercise and fitness routine. Afterall, moving your body is healthy, feels good and can help limit postpartum depression in some women. To that end, here …
Congratulations! You are having a baby! And now it is time for your first visit with your midwife. If this is your first pregnancy, you might be wondering, what do you ask your midwife at the first prenatal visit. It’s a typical concern and depending on your age, health and …
Are you planning to have a home birth? Yay! It’s an exciting time and you are likely experiencing so many joys, emotions and thoughts. You might also have some questions about what you can do to prepare for your home birth. While not every home birth is the same, just …
Going through infertility is a lonely, isolating time. Many couples going through infertility don’t talk about it, because it can be difficult for those who haven’t faced similar challenges to understand and also, it can be something that seems private and not a topic to be open about. However, if …
There is a meme going around that talks about kids having smaller appetites in school vs. in the summer. Also known as: School stomach vs. summer stomach. If you have school age kids, you probably know this to be true! Some days, it’s like they eat breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, …
If you have a new mom in your life, you might be wondering how best to support her. The fact is, most people pay a TON of attention to the new baby and not so much the new mom, who needs love, support and encouragement now more than ever. So, …
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy or pain-free and sometimes, there is a reason for that. Lip and tongue ties can cause issues with nursing, but how to tell if your baby has one? It isn’t always clear-cut and even doctors and midwives don’t always know what to look for. If you …
It’s called the “golden hour” and it’s the immediate hour after birth. Depending on where you give birth – and if you or your baby has any complications – spending the first hour bonding with your new little love is something that you should definitely talk about with your midwife, …
It’s the final weeks of pregnancy and you are in the home stretch. Your thoughts have probably drifted to labor and how you will actually know it is “go time.” Maybe you’ve had some contractions here and there. They don’t hurt but maybe they do? Maybe they feel like something …
You have a baby, you plan to breastfeed; your body knows what to do and makes plenty of milk, right? Not always. Sometimes, making enough milk can be a struggle – as every nursing relationship has its ups and downs and ebbs and flows. However, you CAN try a few …
