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UTIs or urinary tract infections are one of the more common pregnancy ailments. About 1 in 10 pregnancies are impacted by at least one UTI. The hardest part about UTIs in pregnancy is that some can be invisible, which is why care providers usually do at least one urinalysis during pregnancy and may have you pee on a test strip a few more times throughout care. The Risks Unfortunately, getting a UTI in pregnancy can have very negative impacts on pregnancy and childbirth. Research shows that UTIs

Welcome to the world of parenting, where the concept of sleep becomes both a thing that you cannot get enough of and something you wish lasted for just a few more moments. As a parent, you are not sure what to feel about your baby’s sleep patterns; it's like being on an emotional rollercoaster. It is all part of the journey from wondering if they sleep enough or too much. In this guide, we will break down different stages in babies’ normal development and provide tips on what to do when your bab

Membrane sweeps are an intervention frequently given at the end of pregnancy to try and get labor to start or try and get the cervix more favorable for induction and childbirth. Membrane sweeps can be helpful, and, in some circumstances, they can be the final straw that gets someone to go into labor. In my experience, most of the time, it takes about 2-3 membrane sweeps to get labor going, and even then, if the body is not ready, it might not work at all. Know the Risks If you consent to a membr

They say “It takes a village” but what do you do if your village is…lacking? While children seem to be able to strike up friendships with anyone on the playground or in the same relative vicinity, making friends as an adult can be much more challenging. If you’re feeling a little discouraged or unsure of where to look for friends, here are some key tips for finding your next mom-bestie! Go Where the Moms Are Just like you wouldn’t go fishing in your bathtub, you can’t sit at home alone and expec

Childbirth is a natural occurrence that happens differently for every person. For some, labor is fast and furious, giving them barely enough time to register that their baby is in their arms. Other times, it is more of a marathon lasting from hours to days. It is often somewhere in the middle of these two ends of this spectrum. However long or short birth is, it is my opinion that we should do our best to trust the process and how it unfolds. There are occasionally specific circumstances where i

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops and starts growing in the wrong place in the body. This most commonly is a pregnancy that begins to grow in the fallopian tubes, but it can occur on the cesarean scar, ovarian, and in other places that do not support life. About 95% of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes. Ectopic pregnancies are rare, occurring in less than 2% of all pregnancies, but when this does happen, it must end in termination. If you have a history of ectopic

While a stuffy nose may not seem like a big deal, it’s the moment many parents of daycare-attending children dread. The dilemma of when it is (and isn’t) acceptable to send your child to daycare if they are feeling under the weather is a debate families struggle with everywhere. This is especially the case if you, yourself, will need to take the day off of work to attend to your sick child, lose a day’s pay, use up a sick day you may need later, and have to continue paying full daycare fees in t

Good nutrition is essential to keeping your baby happy and healthy. Feeding your baby formula can be a great option as an alternative or in addition to breastfeeding. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the basic information you need to start learning about formula feeding!  What Is Formula? Baby formula is manufactured milk for infants that is designed to mimic the nutrients of human breast milk and is fed with a bottle. Feeding a baby formula is a safe and healthy alternative if breast

A new baby brings a wave of emotions to parents. Many of those emotions are positive including love, joy, and excitement. However, many parents experience a surge of negative emotions that may leave them feeling confused, discouraged, and unsure of what to do. If this is the case for you or a loved one, know that you are far from alone.  Baby Blues After giving birth, your body undergoes a serious physical and hormonal shift. Following nine months of growing another human being, it is a mental a

Pregnancy is known to slowwww things downnnnn, most commonly, your digestion process. Constipation is one of the most frequently reported pregnancy symptoms that lasts all pregnancy long. In many cases, the best and easiest solution is to increase hydration, so if drinking enough water is difficult for you, these two things might be tied together. When asking clients if they have regular bowel movements, they often say it is “regular for them.” Usually, the people who say this have previous dige

The benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented. However, if you are formula-feeding your infant for any reason, you may be wondering if there are any advantages you haven’t considered. We’ve consulted real moms to round up the top ten surprising benefits of formula feeding! Please note that a benefit of formula feeding does not directly translate into a disadvantage for breastfeeding. There are many nuances to consider within each personal circumstance and all parents deserve to confidently n

Implantation bleeding and spotting are two of the cruelest early pregnancy symptoms, in my opinion. The first thing that comes to most individuals trying for a baby when they see even a slight spotting is loss. I am here to tell you that although bleeding can be a sign and symptom of a miscarriage, it is not inherently a sign, especially by itself. About 25% of all pregnant individuals experience spotting or bleeding during pregnancy. That is a lot of people experiencing this. When the spotting