Breastfeeding can seem like a simple task, but the reality for a lot of breastfeeding moms is that it can be tough to figure out. While you learn to position yourself, your baby, understand hunger cues, manage your milk supply and take care of your breast health, you are likely wondering, “Does this feel right?”
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Low milk production is one of the most common and understandable worries of breastfeeding moms. Unlike with bottles, you can’t see the amount of breastmilk consumed, so it’s easy to wonder, “Is my baby getting enough?”
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Proper hydration during pregnancy not only facilitates the absorption of essential nutrients, but also creates a protective environment for your baby in the womb. Neglecting hydration can lead to complications and affect your baby's development, so it’s important to understand why and how to prioritize hydration throughout your entire pregnancy journey.
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During pregnancy, a baby is contained in a sack of amniotic fluid that helps them move and grow while protecting them from outside germs. When that amniotic sack breaks during labor, it is known as “membrane rupture” or “water breaking.”
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Anxiety in particular is one of the most common mental health conditions that pregnant women suffer from and, if ignored, can have adverse effects on outcomes. In a study conducted by American Psychological Association and Society for Health Psychology, research shows the correlation between anxiety during pregnancy and preterm births, emphasizing the importance of prenatal mental health screenings and interventions.
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Building your postpartum support village is an important detail to address in the prenatal period. Knowing who can support you, who you can count on and who you can call on in the postpartum period will give you reassurance as you begin your new journey into parenthood.
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As people living in a hyper connected world, we are constantly bombarded by the "highlight reels” of others. This constant display of “perfection” can lead to unreasonable expectations and ultimately to disappointment, shame, anxiety and potentially the onset of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Let’s examine some common expectations in the postpartum period versus the reality-based perspectives.
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Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders can be difficult to talk about, but it is important to remember that these conditions occur as a result of many forces outside of human control, just like the weather. The postpartum season is the time to give space to process and understand complex feelings, determine when to ask for help, and remove shame from the landscape.
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As childbirth complications and maternal mortality continue to challenge health systems across the country, certain hospitals are looking at communication as a way to improve the safety and quality of maternity care.
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Gestational diabetes - a short-term type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy - is a fairly common condition affecting 2-10% of pregnancies per year in the United States. But what exactly is it? How do you test for it? And what do you do if you have it?
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