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Best Postpartum Products for Mom (From Boobs to Butt)

March 10th, 2024

There’s no denying that the first days and weeks postpartum are pretty sore and uncomfortable. Here are our recommended best postpartum products for mom!

Birth

5 Common Pitocin Induction Questions Answered (By a Labor Nurse!)

March 4th, 2024

Are you planning an upcoming induction for your baby? We'll help you answer some of the most common questions surrounding Pitocin, and labor inductions.

Dads

7 Things to Expect as a New Father

March 1st, 2024

You are about to become a father. You don’t need to be told that your life completely changes when you become a dad. Read and find out the things to expect.

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8 Reasons He May Not Be Attracted to You After Seeing You Give Birth

February 4th, 2024

If it seems that your husband is uninterested in sex after your baby is born, fret not. There are a number of reasons for this, & they're usually temporary.

Birth

Is a C-Section More Painful Than a Vaginal Birth?

January 3rd, 2024

C-Section or vaginal delivery? Which is going to hurt the most? It's something that most soon to be moms think about. There are quite a few factors to weigh up when deciding how to give birth. Which will you decide on....

Getting Ready

The Risks of Being Overweight for Pregnancy & Birth – Six Things to Consider

December 28th, 2023

Let's talk about the things that you need to be aware of when you’re overweight and pregnant. Not to scare or worry you, but just to give you a heads up.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

Are you thinking about asking for an elective induction? Or has your healthcare provider suggested you have one? Either way it’s important to know the

Labor Without Pushing — A Guide to Breathing Out Baby

If you’ve looked into hypnobirthing or other methods of coping with labor and birth, you might have come across the phrase ‘breathe the baby out’.

What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

So you’ve started reading about what happens to your body when you’re pregnant. Perhaps you’re already pregnant, and you’ve been to an appointment or two

Vomiting During the Third Trimester. Is it Normal?

The third trimester of pregnancy is a strange time. You’ve made your way through that rocky first trimester when all you wanted to do was lay

6 Ways to Deal With the Fear of Miscarriage

Written by Psychologist, Nikolina Miljus You may not realize but the fear of miscarriage haunts every woman during the early stages of pregnancy. Whether it’s our

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7 Questions About Ectopic Pregnancy Answered

When you get pregnant the fertilized egg implants in the uterus which is where your baby can develop and grow. But in an ectopic pregnancy

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

The umbilical cord is vital for a fetus in the womb. It attaches the baby’s abdomen (where its belly button will eventually be) to the

8 Ovulation Myths to Ignore When You Want to Get Pregnant

When you’re trying to get pregnant it’s normal to start spending a lot of time thinking about ovulation. If you get pregnant very easily you

How Long Does Induction of Labor Take From Start to Finish?

For many first time moms, induction of labor is one of those mysterious possibilities which causes worry and anxiety. We wonder what induction really means;

7 Ways to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy (that Actually Work)

You’re pregnant — or you’re trying to get pregnant. And…you smoke. You probably already know that smoking and pregnancy are not a good combination. But

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