Fatigue is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms. In fact, this particular problem plagues over 50% of expectant people. After all, a birthing person's body does have to work incredibly hard to grow a new life. Therefore, it stands it reason that energy levels migh...

Returning to work after giving birth—some new moms dread it, others can't wait for the day to arrive. Either way, it has to happen sometime. After all, a career waits for no one, and bills must be paid.

Whether you are in the process of returning to work now or simply p...

Anyone who has ever been pregnant knows that heartburn and pregnancy go hand in hand. This is unfortunate, and often leads to other issues such as insomnia and loss of appetite.

Of course, everyone has to sleep and eat, especially someone who is growing a tiny human, so...

One of the most common symptoms of pregnancy is irritability. An increase in hormones, changes in diet, emotions about the future, and an inability to get comfortable can all contribute to this irritability, making it a pretty difficult symptom to contend with.

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If you are the main cook in your family, you will need to consider how your family will eat after the birth of your little one. While takeout is an okay option for a day or two, you probably aren’t going to want to eat Chinese food and pizza everyday for weeks after ba...

Preparing for the birth of a child takes a lot of planning. Learn how you can afford midwifery care in Oklahoma.

Today, the CDC published an article about an Oregon woman who had her placenta turned into pills who also happened to have a perinatal infection resulting in a longer hospital stay for her baby. Though the CDC article clearly states that other family members can not be...

Having a baby is a life-changing event. While you may never see your life return to your former normal, here are tips for finding a new normal.

You likely know by now just how good it is for your health to include fish in your diet regularly. However, most women also know that eating fish can be a danger during pregnancy. Therefore, many expectant mamas are left wondering whether or not they should continue to...

As you prepare for the birth of your child, one very important thing to consider is how you will protect your birthing environment. This is important because labor can only progress unhindered when the laboring woman feels safe and at ease in her birthing space.

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