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Best Postpartum Products for Mom (From Boobs to Butt)

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!

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

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.

7 Things to Expect as a New Father

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

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.

Is a C-Section More Painful Than a Vaginal 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....

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

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?

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

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

Whether it’s your first, second, third, or eighth pregnancy, you will probably have an idea of how you would like your labor and delivery to

I’m Pregnant And Have a Stabbing Pain in My Vagina – What is it?

I’m Pregnant And Have a Stabbing Pain in My Vagina – What is it?

Let’s Talk Lightning Crotch If you’ve ever watched a Hollywood film, one in which the heroin of the story is pregnant, you’ll see this nine

6 Ways to Have a Healthy Baby (During Pregnancy)

6 Ways to Have a Healthy Baby (During Pregnancy)

You’re pregnant — or you want to be. So even if you’re usually the most laid back human on the planet, you might be starting

5 Reasons NOT to Worry About Pooping During Labor & Delivery

5 Reasons NOT to Worry About Pooping During Labor & Delivery

Are you freaking out about the thought of pooping during labor and delivery? Have those articles telling you how NOT to poop made you think

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What Does it Feel Like To Be Pregnant?

What Does it Feel Like To Be Pregnant?

When most women talk about what does it feel like to be pregnant they focus on the early physical symptoms. Nausea, the cramps, the tiredness, the

8 Things NOT to do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy (and Why)

8 Things NOT to do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy (and Why)

When you find out you’re pregnant, the first thing that happens is… well, emotions. All the emotions. But when you’ve had a chance to catch

Preventing and Treating Yeast Infections in Pregnancy

Preventing and Treating Yeast Infections in Pregnancy

If you have never experienced a vaginal yeast infection then you are a very lucky woman. A yeast infection in pregnancy isn’t anything serious but

What Does Heartburn Feel Like When You’re Pregnant?

What Does Heartburn Feel Like When You’re Pregnant?

Pregnancy tends to throw up countless weird and wonderful symptoms for us to cope with. These symptoms aren’t just related to your stomach area. Oh

9 Freaky Things That Can Happen to Your VJ During Pregnancy

9 Freaky Things That Can Happen to Your VJ During Pregnancy

The female body can do some seriously freaky things during pregnancy and sadly, your lady bits are NOT immune. Not only do most bodily parts

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Blighted Ovum – It’s a Miscarriage NOT a Phantom Pregnancy

Blighted Ovum – It’s a Miscarriage NOT a Phantom Pregnancy

What is a Blighted Ovum? Even though a blighted ovum is a very common form of miscarriage affecting up to 20% of all known pregnancies,

Labor Without Pushing — A Guide to Breathing Out Baby

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 Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

4 Types of Childbirth Classes for an Easier Labor & Birth

4 Types of Childbirth Classes for an Easier Labor & Birth

From your second trimester onwards you will be bombarded with information about labor and birth. Most women naturally start to worry around this time as

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

What Causes Rectal Pain During Pregnancy? The reason is pretty simple—the uterus expands in size, the baby keeps growing, the placenta weighs another pound or

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