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Why Birth Plans Fail
Overview A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care provider. A birth plan is a process you go through to prepare for the birth experience you want. This process will lay...
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Effective Treatments for Constipation During Pregnancy
Overview You may be completely regular as far as going to the bathroom before getting pregnant, and then suddenly, you are stopped up and have issues when you need to go #2. If you are constipated,...
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How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
Overview Caffeine is a psychoactive drug because it changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant found...
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Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
There are many common questions about alcohol when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Does drinking alcohol make it more challenging to get pregnant? Can you drink any alcohol...
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Evidence-Based Methods to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain
Overview Many physical changes during pregnancy can impact your back and cause pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy is almost always lower back pain within three categories: lumbar spine...
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Guide to Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Lactation
Overview During the nine months of pregnancy, your body undergoes more changes than at any other time in your life. Your breasts, in particular, will experience significant transformations from the...
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The Key to Maintaining and Increasing Milk Supply
Overview Milk supply is the number one reason mothers quit breastfeeding early or supplement with infant formula. The first line of defense for maintaining or increasing supply is establishing...
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The Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
Overview New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding difficult or impossible. By six months, three in four babies are fed...
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Navigating Weaning: How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress or Anxiety
Overview Some of the best breastfeeding resources lack great information on weaning. What you find instead is information on why you should keep breastfeeding and anxiety-inducing articles on all of...
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Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
Overview When your baby arrives, the last thing you want to deal with is troubleshooting issues with your dog adjusting to your new baby. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take...
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Your Pregnancy Timeline
Overview Review your pregnancy timeline from conception until your baby is born. This article overviews how your baby develops, what changes your body goes through, and what you should do each month...
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Navigating Labor and Birth: Your Roadmap from Start to Finish
Overview Every labor and birth experience is unique, but most follow a familiar journey. This episode guides you step by step from the onset of labor through birth and bringing your baby home. You’ll...
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Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
Overview You have increased nutrient needs during pregnancy, and maintaining a balanced diet is essential for you and your baby. There is no denying that animal products are naturally rich sources of...
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Q&A: The Evidence on Choline and How to Prepare for Precipitous Labor
Overview In this episode, we explore two questions. First, we break down the role of choline in pregnancy, including its benefits for fetal brain development. We review the current evidence and...
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The Truth About Protein in Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder
Overview Protein does more than build muscle mass. Protein is necessary to structure, function, and regulate virtually all tissues in your body. You can imagine you need protein for yourself and your...
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Q&A: What is the Best Baby Formula?
Overview Deciding to supplement with formula can be a challenging decision for many new parents, especially when it comes to selecting the right one. With so many options available, it can be tough to...
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Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits
Overview Flu, or influenza, is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. In most healthy adults, flu symptoms are typically mild and resolve within about a week. However, during pregnancy,...
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Q&A: Is It Possible to “Pop” Something While Bending Over During Pregnancy?
Overview You’re not alone if you’ve ever worried about your baby’s safety while performing everyday movements. Pregnancy is a time filled with questions and concerns; sometimes, the most minor actions...
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Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy: Research on Safety and Effectiveness
Overview Tdap is an inactivated vaccine that protects you against three different illnesses: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Pertussis is commonly known as whooping cough. The Tdap vaccine is...
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Q&A: Should Family Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Your Newborn?
Overview Vaccines can be a complex and controversial topic, especially for new parents. In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about whether family members and visitors should be vaccinated...
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Protecting Your Baby From RSV, Maternal Vaccine vs. Infant Monoclonal Antibodies
Overview RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus, a common respiratory virus that usually causes upper respiratory illness with mild, cold-like symptoms. For some groups, like infants, RSV can be a...
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Q&A: Navigating the Emotional and Physical Challenges of Morning Sickness
Overview This article responds to a listener facing constant morning sickness and the conflicting emotions of wanting to be excited about pregnancy while struggling with uncomfortable symptoms....
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COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Research
Overview The COVID-19 pandemic was the most significant global health crisis since the 1918 Spanish Flu. Fortunately, the severity and lethality of COVID-19 have greatly diminished. The overall risk...
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Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins
Overview You probably know that taking a prenatal vitamin during pregnancy is important, but there’s more to it than just that simple advice. I’ve received a lot of questions recently, including: When...
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