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In most cases, vaginal births or natural births can be safer than cesarean births, more commonly known as c-sections, but that doesn’t...
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A rare heart diagnosis A cold Iowa day in January 2022 was supposed to be a time of celebration for Hannah Kendrick. But, instead of...
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What is a birth plan and how do you make one? Find out who and what to include when making your birth plan to prepare for the labor and...
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Pregnancy books and blogs from trusted sources (like this one!) are great resources as you prepare for the arrival of your baby. After all,...
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Most people know the pregnancy months can be broken into trimesters but tracking how far along you are in your pregnancy can be confusing,...
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Maybe you can relate: you have always ordered mildly seasoned food and now seemingly out of nowhere you’re having spicy food cravings...
Read StoryWhat is water birth? Everything you need to know
Does it feel like you’ve been making decisions about your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and your baby’s future almost daily for the past...
Read StoryCan you go to the chiropractor while pregnant and after?
Can you go to the chiropractor while pregnant? This is a question many people wonder, and we get it! Pregnancy can cause so many new aches...
Read StoryThird trimester checklist: preparing to welcome your baby
Hooray, you made it to the third trimester! Like most expectant mothers and partners, you’re likely feeling a wide range of emotions...
Read StoryPerinatal loss: What you need to know and how you can get help
Perinatal loss – such as stillbirth and miscarriage – is often sudden and unexpected. Even though parents may not yet have met their...
Read StoryMorning sickness: 10 foods that fight nausea during pregnancy
When morning sickness strikes during the early weeks of your pregnancy, you want fast relief from nausea and vomiting. Fortunately, there...
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First and foremost, congratulations on your pregnancy! We know being pregnant can bring on an array of emotions, from happy and inspiring...
Read StoryYour first prenatal visit: what to expect & questions to ask
Your pregnancy test was positive, and you’re a swirl of excitement and questions. Now it’s time to schedule your first prenatal visit....
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