The Power of Placenta
Believe it or not, the custom of consuming the placenta is centuries old. In some cultures, especially among the Chinese, it is tradition to prepare the placenta for consumption by the new mother because it
Mom-to-Be Stays Fit Despite the Pandemic
Sofia Pitrone discovered the benefits of prenatal yoga in 2015 when she was pregnant with her first son and living in Virginia. The focus on developing hip and pelvic floor strength proved to be very
What to Expect When Having a Baby Right Now
Ask any expectant mother how they imagined their pregnancy and delivery would be and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who dreamt up the scenario many mothers are facing right now ahead of giving birth
What You Need to Know about Preparing for Childbirth
Knowing what to expect when you are preparing for delivery day may make your birthing experience calmer and less uncertain. We spoke with Kisha Spears, childbirth educator, and Skipper White, Labor & Delivery manager, at
Safe Sleep for Your Baby
You want your newborn to sleep well and be safe while doing so, but the many guidelines surrounding baby’s safe sleep can get a little overwhelming for a new parent. Where should baby sleep? What
Fighting A Cold While Pregnant
If you’ve got a sore throat, runny nose, head and body aches, or are coughing and sneezing, you may be suffering from allergies, the flu, or a nasty cold. None of which are much fun,
Get to Know Your Birth Control Options
Birth control has come a long way since 1960 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA approved “the pill” to provide a more practical and effective alternative to the contraceptives used at the time. Since
Celebrating Little Victories in the NICU
Just when it seemed like everything was going wrong in Lindsey Williamson’s pregnancy, there came a silver lining: the birth of her beautiful daughter. Although baby Audrey’s birth wasn’t without complications, the Williamsons came to
Life at 670 Grams
Maranda Pisarik’s first preterm delivery happened at just 19.3 gestational weeks. Unfortunately, her young daughter didn’t survive. When the 36-year-old got pregnant for a second time, she was determined to take every precaution for a
166 Days of Hugs and Care
Labor and Delivery nurse April Mayhan has been around more than just a few pregnant moms during her years in health care. She has a pretty good idea of what the journey to parenthood entails.