Our first Spanish episode of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat is live! Mayte is a WIC Director in Winston-Salem and joins us for Everything About Breastfeeding and When to Consult a Lactation Consultant. You can view subtitles of this episode in English or your preferred language: once on YouTube, go to “Settings,” then select “Auto-translate”
Caring for a baby is less expensive than social media or brands would try to persuade you. Here’s what you actually can’t do without: Somewhere for baby to sleep, some way for baby to eat, clothes, diapers and wipes, a car seat, and a few health items. You can get most of these inexpensively or
Often overlooked, pelvic floor care is an important part of prenatal and postpartum care. If you have heard of pelvic floor care, you’ve likely heard about one exercise: kegels. Kegels are presented as the litmus test for pelvic floor health; if you can kegel (maybe to a specific beat someone is presenting on TikTok), you
If you’ve recently had unprotected sex, you may be comforted to know that you can’t just get pregnant at any time during the month. When does conception occur? Pregnancy and conception occur during a woman’s ovulation period. For most women, ovulation is going to occur two weeks after her period starts, so about fourteen days
‘Nobody has ever woken up in the morning and thought, “If I was weaker, this would be so much easier.’” We sat down with pelvic floor therapist Mary Sadler to learn all about what the pelvic floor goes through during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The most surprising part? Her biggest tip has nothing to do
If I am pregnant, can I stay active? Exercising can be a difficult thing to continue during transitional times and when you are expecting a baby! Here are some helpful tips about keeping active during pregnancy. Benefits of exercise You might have heard before that exercise can cause early delivery, low birth weight, or early
In previous generations, mothers were dependent on family and friends for support and community. In our culture, though, we have a misconception that we have to be independent in everything we do. Relying on others is often seen as a sign of weakness. Licensed mental health counselor, Jessica Hatton, argues that relying on others is
Can an abortion have an effect on a woman’s ability to get pregnant in the future? Let’s talk about some risks associated with abortion. There are two different types of abortion, chemical and surgical. The risks vary with each. Risks with a surgical abortion During a surgical abortion, a suction catheter or curette is used
You might be nervous about caring for a baby financially if you’re unexpectedly pregnant. How many baby items do you actually need? Will it be expensive? You need much fewer items than social media or brands tell you. You need: 1. Somewhere for baby to sleep. Your baby needs somewhere to sleep that follows safe
Your postpartum doctor visit can be a great time to make sure your health is on track after giving birth. Don’t be embarrassed to ask any and all questions in your postpartum doctor visit! This can prevent further complications in the future. Tip: Ask about making more than one appointment during the first twelve weeks
