Breastfeeding Expectations: The First Month
This series documents the struggles and success of three new moms as they breastfeed their babes for the first 12 months.
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Sex After Baby: When Can We Do It Again?
After you give birth your baby, your body needs some time to recover. After all, you just created another human being. Eventually, you (and your partner) may be wondering when you can have sex again. Is six weeks really enough time? How do you know if you’re ready? Will it feel different? How can you do it as safely as possible, and what should you expect?
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Inducing Labor Naturally
You've reached the end of your pregnancy. Your due date has passed and still no baby. Fortunately, there are some safe non-invasive ways to give your baby a gentle nudge down the birth canal.
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Birthing From Within
We're kicking off our ongoing series focusing on the different methods you can use to stay strong and in control during your labor and delivery. In this episode, we'll explore the philosophies and guiding principles to Birthing From Within.
Creating Your Postpartum Plan
In addition to caring for an amazing newborn baby, your postpartum period will almost certainly bring more stress and challenges than you anticipated. Preparing a postpartum plan can help make this transition into parenthood a bit smoother. So, what should you consider when creating your postpartum plan? When should you create it, and who should be part of the process?
Know your Birth Center Options
Birth center options for labor and birth and what you need to know before you give birth.
Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Lactation Consultants
You're planning to breastfeed your baby once he arrives. But what happens if your breastfeeding experience doesn't happen as perfectly as you planned? How can a board-certified lactation consultant help you on your journey? What are some of the benefits in adding one to your team of health care providers? Plus, how to find a lactation consultant who best fits you and your breastfeeding needs.
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Lamaze
We're continuing our ongoing series on the different types of childbirth preparation methods. In this episode, we'll explore the Lamaze technique and it helps expectant mothers to prepare psychologically and physically to give birth without the use of drugs.
How a birth doula lowers your risk for intervention
Yay! You are pregnant! Now comes thinking about and planning your birth.
Choosing Your Health Care Provider: OB/GYNs
Thinking about adding an OB/GYN to your team of health care providers? What type of prenatal care can you expect to receive with an OB/GYN? What exactly is their role during the labor and delivery process? And how can you find an OB/GYN that best fits your goals outlined in your birth plan?
The Difference Between a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula
Have you hired your doula and are waiting for the big day your little one decides to arrive! Did you know your doula can do more for you than just support the birth you want? Today’s episode is all about knowing the things your doula can do for you during labor and for your postpartum!