I NEED HELP… My sweet baby is here and I need someone to watch my little one, so I can actually get things done around the house and even get out of the house and run those errands that are impossible to do with baby in tow…Can I please get a pedicure, pretty PLEASE? Mama … Continue reading “When Mama Needs Help…”
Isn’t it wonderful that breastfeeding is a great way to provide babies with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Did you know “colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should … Continue reading “Breastfeeding Prep Part III: The 4th Trimester…”
According to the Office on Women’s Health “When you breastfeed, you give your baby a healthy start that lasts a lifetime. Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. Breastfeeding saves lives, money, and time.” WOW…that’s pretty exciting! As we continue to celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month (#NBM18), this week, Dr. Bess Milliron, the Medical Director … Continue reading “Breastfeeding Prep Part II: Time for Supplies…”
Can you believe it’s already AUGUST! Oy…it was JUST June! Well, here are a few of our favorite things we will be enjoying this month (and you can too)!!! Beach vacations, Ice cream on hot summer nights, Back to school shopping, Outdoor concerts, & National Breastfeeding Month (#NBM18)! According to the CDC, “Breastfeeding is the … Continue reading “Breastfeeding Prep Part I: The 3rd Trimester”
As Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) Awareness month comes to a close, we would like to share Michelle Stephen’s personal story about ICP… “A year ago, at 6:15, I felt the world was crumbling down because I was afraid to lose my baby. I was afraid to lose him since the moment we knew baby was in … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About ICP…”
The first week in May is World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Did you know Antenatal (or Prenatal) Depression is depression during pregnancy? Not only is it common, it may also continue or newly manifest as Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) which encompasses a wide range of mood disorders after delivery and up to year … Continue reading “Why Maternal Mental Health Matters…”
It’s National Infertility Awareness Week…Did you know that it is estimated that ten to fifteen percent of couples have trouble getting pregnant or reaching a successful delivery day? That is one in eight couples! Female infertility, male infertility or a combination of the two affects millions of couples worldwide? So what exactly is infertility? Infertility … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Infertility”
The best time to receive vaccinations is before you become pregnant according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) so discuss this possibility with your health care team if this pertains to you. Vaccinations will help safeguard your body from infection and this protection passes to your baby during pregnancy. You are … Continue reading “Vaccinations Before Pregnancy”