Holly Chandler is a staff member at The Pregnancy Network. This month on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, she joins host Chloe Belk to share her story with breastfeeding and how she faced the difficult decision to switch to formula. Not only coworkers but real-life friends, Holly and Chloe bring their offline conversations about breastfeeding
“Duerme cuando puedas” “Oh, solo espera” “Cuando el bebé nazca ya no volverás a dormir” Cada nueva mamá ha escuchado alguna de las frases anteriores. Mientras estás frases vienen sin ninguna mala intención de los miembros de la familia o amigos, éstas no son realmente de mucha ayuda. Lo que una nueva mamá necesita es
“Sleep while you can!” “Oh, just wait…” “Once baby comes, you’ll never sleep again!” Every new mom has heard some variation of the above phrases. While these phrases may come from well-meaning family members or friends, they’re ultimately unhelpful. What new moms need is encouragement and truth. Adapting your sleep schedule to the needs of
Amanda Somers joins host Chloe Belk on this month’s episode of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss the ins and outs of newborn care. Amanda is a faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network and teaches our Pregnancy 101 class. In a hurry? Skip to the section that’s most relevant to you. About Pregnancy Has
Las semanas que pasaron con la llegada de tu bebé, se siente como un salto en el tiempo. Tú bebé está en tu estómago, listo para salir, y ahora tú… estás esperando los últimos retoques en el cuarto del bebé, y un poco (bueno, con bastante) pánico. Uno de los tópicos que valen la pena
An unplanned pregnancy during college can feel daunting. You look around and don’t see other students going through the same set of circumstances. You may wonder if you’ll be able to finish school. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Not only is it possible to finish college, it’s possible to thrive in college
Medically reviewed by Mary-Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC. The weeks leading up to your baby’s arrival feel like a time warp. Your baby is in your belly, almost ready to survive and thrive on the outside, but yet here you are… still waiting, putting the finishing touches on the nursery, and a little bit (okay, a
Revisado médicamente por Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC Si estás planeando dar de amamantar y estás pensando en los períodos de separación con tu bebé (ya sea por tu trabajo), puedes sentirte insegura acerca de esto y además con ansiedad, puede ser un poco confuso decidir cual extractor de leche puede ser mejor. No has
Medically reviewed by Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC You’ve been told that breastmilk is like liquid gold for your baby. How do you store this wonder milk safely to keep your baby healthy? We’re answering the top questions about breastmilk safety here. Our goal is for you to feel confident in your breastfeeding and pumping
Revisado médicamente por Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC Te han hablado de que la leche materna es un líquido que vale oro para tu bebé. ¿Cómo guardar este líquido tan maravilloso para que sea seguro para tu bebé? Nosotros aquí vamos a responder esta pregunta acerca de cómo guardar la leche en forma segura. Nuestra
