How Much Weight Should I Gain in Pregnancy?
Weight Gain in Pregnancy How much weight to gain in pregnancy? Recommended amounts of weight gain in pregnancy can be a touchy topic—just …
Pregnancy
6 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship After Baby Arrives
Welcoming your baby can be a time of incredible joy, as you participate in the miracle of new life and marvel at your growing family. It can …
Life After Baby: 25 Tips for Moms with Newborns
To say that becoming a mother is a life-changing event is an understatement! While you probably suspected there would be some challenging …
Preparing for VBAC
Considering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean If you’re considering having a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), you’re not alone. A national …
4 Ways to Prepare for a Safe & Healthy Birth During COVID-19
Every mom looks forward to meeting her baby with happiness and excitement. However, given the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing a baby into the …
How to Get a Good Gut Microbiome For Your Baby
Did you know that you have trillions of microorganisms living on your skin and inside of you? In fact, these non-human organisms …
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 14 through 26 Welcome to your second trimester of pregnancy! The 2nd trimester is usually the time that …
What is a Breech Baby & What to do When Your Baby is Breech
What is a Breech Baby? About 4% of babies are in the breech position. Babies in the womb sit head up until around 30 weeks of pregnancy, …
Exercise in Pregnancy – Safe Exercises and Exercises to Avoid While Pregnant
Why Exercise in Pregnancy? You’re familiar with the importance of exercise in daily life. The benefits of exercise in pregnancy are only …
Midwives Shine During COVID-19
With the increase in COVID-19 cases, added pressure on hospital systems as policies change daily, and an increased interest in …
Tips for Help Dealing With Pregnancy Morning Sickness
Tips for Dealing Morning Sickness If you are suffering from pregnancy morning sickness, you are not alone! Many women find themselves …
Wellness Mama Birth Plan Podcast – Dr. Elizabeth Pearce
I was so blessed to be able to speak with Katie Wells of wellnessmama.com on the Wellness Mama podcast. Katie is a fellow advocate for …
Why Do Birth Plans Fail?
Many women these days are writing birth plans, to try to ensure they have a good experience, but unfortunately many birth plans fail. Birth …
Which Childbirth Class is Right for Me? Childbirth Class Reviews
Taking a childbirth class is one of the most important and valuable ways you can prepare for your birth. Especially if you are planning a …
How Will Labor Be For Me? How Your Personality Influences Your Birth
Have You Ever Wondered How Will Labor Be for Me? How am I going to be in labor? The fact that we wonder this shows that we have an intuitive …
1st Trimester of Pregnancy
First Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 1 through 13 of Pregnancy A normal pregnancy lasts for approximately 40 weeks and is broken into three …
5 Ways You Influence the Genes Passed on to Your Baby – Epigenetics
You give your baby your genes. Both mom and dad contribute genes to the baby’s new genetic makeup. We’ve known this for a long time. Now we …
Going to the Dentist While Pregnant
Is it Necessary to go to the Dentist While Pregnant? YES! You can and should see your dentist while pregnant. Scheduling a dental checkup …
Planning After Baby Arrives – What to Expect In The Postpartum Period
Planning After Baby Arrives – What to Expect in the Postpartum Period Planning for after baby arrives can help the big postpartum …
Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
What is Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy? Gestational Diabetes is high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. During pregnancy, your body …
Early Signs of Pregnancy
Early Signs of Pregnancy Not sure if you’re pregnant but have a nagging feeling you might be? If you have been trying to conceive, it can …
Your First Prenatal Care Appointment – What to Expect & How to Prepare
Having a healthy birth begins with having a healthy pregnancy and having a healthy pregnancy means receiving quality prenatal care. Prenatal …
What Is a Birth Plan?
What is a Birth Plan? A birth plan expresses your delivery preferences to your birth team and immediate family members for what happens in …