Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative experience for new mothers, but it can also bring a lot of changes and challenges. The terms postpartum and postnatal are often used interchangeably to refer to the period following childbirth, but there are important distinctions between these terms. In[…]
Taking vitamins is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially for expectant and new mothers. Prenatal and postnatal vitamins are specifically designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of women during and after pregnancy. While these two types of vitamins are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences[…]
Good prenatal care is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. It is important for expecting mothers to understand what is involved in good prenatal care and why it is essential to the well-being of both the mother and the baby. As the world’s foremost expert on what[…]
Most women feel a little sad or down for a little while after having a baby. This is typically referred to as the baby blues and is completely normal. For 10-20% of new mothers, however, the baby blues deepens into a more serious depression. In some women, postpartum depression sets[…]
Your body will undergo many changes after you give birth. Some of them will take you back to something resembling your pre-baby body, while others will make you wonder if you’ve been replaced by aliens. In our last post, we talked about leaking bodily fluids and soreness, but those aren’t[…]
Congratulations! You’ve welcomed your new little bundle of joy into the world. Now your body will return to normal. Not so fast. You may find your body doing some things you might not expect. From soreness to bodily fluids, here’s what to expect from your body after you give birth,[…]
A Doula is trained to provide support during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Doula comes and do the word Doula comes from a Greek word meaning female servant, and you can think of a Doula as someone who mothers the mother. When you deliver, he will probably have a midwife or[…]
At any birth, the stars of the show are the new mom and baby, while the doctors and nurses are the experts. Whether you are the dad-to-be, or another relative or friend of the new mother’s who has been asked to be a support person at the birth, don’t downplay[…]
When your due date is fast approaching, or perhaps already come and gone, you may be wondering if there are safe ways you can encourage things to start moving without actually being induced. You should always talk to your doctor or midwife to be sure it’s safe for labor to[…]
Every pregnant woman has a picture of how she wants her birth to proceed. Some women are happy to let the doctor or midwife run the show, while other women would like a bit more autonomy and control over the process. However you would like your birth to go, it[…]