It is comforting for mothers to know that their labor and delivery nurse has seen and experienced a lot of births. That is why they need the support of this nurse when they want to deliver and give birth. They can prove to be valuable partners in the process. Sometimes, a nurse could be having a bad day and that

Having a serious ongoing medical condition does not preclude having a successful pregnancy. But, it does require extra preparation and care. A pre-existing condition, or one that has persisted for at minimum a year, does perforce require the competent overseeing of a qualified expert, who must be kept in the loop vis-a-vis plans to become pregnant. For such a pregnancy

Given that moms today are moms on the go, it holds axiomatic that that ubiquitous second home to all of us busy bees, the car, would by default need to morph into a pumping room. While the situation is not exactly ideal, much can be done to make the transformation easier. Everything starts with a good pumping bra, which can

Women face a lot of situations that make them conflicted in their lives. First, they want to know who will be their best friend, and when they go to college they want to know which to choose or what career is best for them. Yet, despite all these conflicting situations, the author states that the worst is motherhood. She says

The journey of pregnancy and giving birth to a new life can be joyful but it is full of challenges and tumultuous before the final outcome. One of the things that can spoil the fun of this time is PUPP rash. The author states that she doesn’t wish it on any mother because it is pretty annoying and irritating during

Stress is a word with a negative connotation, but should not be such a negative concept. It is important to accept that you are doing your best and to not stress about if that is enough, especially while pregnant. In your first trimester you can be zapped of energy. It can be stressful just finding the energy to continue your

Recovering from a C-section birth can be more difficult than a vaginal delivery. In order to make the recovery as smooth as possible, start by having as much as possible set at home. The more that is organized at home prior to the surgery means less to do after birth. The same goes for meal prep. Having meals prepped and

There can be a number of reasons why the human body may not work as we expect – and this includes pregnancies. From not being able to get pregnant to having 3 miscarriages, Hannah Corman describes the path she walked to unravel the causes of her miscarriages. She found a diligent doctor and together they worked on solutions that would

You can help lay the groundwork for healthy eating habits early by following some relatively straightforward rules, such as making sure you don’t use food as either a reward or a punishment, and serving the same food to kids and adults to acclimate your children to a wider range of foods. Keeping healthy treats at home and having a few

When you’re eating for two, it is important that you stay clear of any potentially harmful foods that can harbor bacteria and other dangerous risks. For instance, if you’re interested in consuming seafood, stay away from anything raw such as sushi. Make sure that all of your fish is cooked to at least 145°F before consumption. Also avoid eggs that