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
Tu primera semana postparto puede ser de mucho reto, pero no tienes que caminar por ella a ciegas. Aquí tenemos tres cosas que puedes esperar es esta primera semana. 1. Tus hormonas pueden caer significativamente después del embarazo. Esta baja de hormonas se llama “tristeza postparto” porque puedes sentir como depresión o ansiedad. Puedes experimentar
Halle Brickhouse, estudiante y madre —y recientemente invitada al podcast Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat—, ha vivido en primera persona la experiencia de transitar por el embarazo y la crianza mientras cursaba sus estudios universitarios. Muchas mujeres se preguntan cómo obtener las ayudas necesarias para ausentarse de clase con motivo de citas médicas, el parto
Halle Brickhouse, a student-mom and recent guest on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, has navigated pregnancy and parenting in college first-hand. Many women wonder how to get the accommodations they need to miss class for appointments, delivery, and the postpartum period. How can I get accommodations for my pregnancy in college? Halle reached out to
Your first week postpartum is challenging, but you don’t have to walk into it blind. Here are three things you can expect in that first week. 1. Your hormones will drop significantly after building through pregnancy. This hormone drop is often called the “baby blues” because it can feel like depression and anxiety. You’ll likely
Si tú estás embarazada y lo estás esperando sola, puede ser de mucho nerviosismo el pensar acerca de la nueva fase del recién nacido. Tú te encuentras viendo videos de gente preparando el cuarto perfecto o empacando las cosas necesarias para el hospital, pero tú te encuentras más preocupada en cómo vas a enfrentar el
Las vitaminas prenatales ayudan a tu cuerpo durante el embarazo y el desarrollo de tu bebé en el útero. Revisado médicamente por Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Por qué es importante: El embarazo aumenta las necesidades nutricionales de tu cuerpo. Tu bebé puede desarrollar anomalías fetales sin ciertos nutrientes. Necesitas vitaminas prenatales durante el embarazo para
Prenatal vitamins support your body in pregnancy and your baby’s development in utero. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Pregnancy increases your body’s nutritional requirements. Your baby can develop fetal abnormalities without certain nutrients. You need prenatal vitamins in pregnancy to support your health and your baby’s. Why take prenatal vitamins?
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
