You’re getting close to your due date, and there’s a big family gathering coming up. It might be a holiday, a reunion, or your niece’s…
Author: Carole Falletta
Carole Falletta, MS, MA, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, RNC-EFM, IBCLC, LCCE
- Carole is a nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in nursing, specializing in women's health, newborn care, and reproductive and postpartum mental health. Actively practicing in healthcare, she supports women and families during the perinatal journey through compassionate, evidence-based care. A dual board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric and family health, Carole is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, combining her clinical expertise and passion for education to empower mothers and babies.
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Creating Meaningful Traditions While Expecting: Make This Holiday Season One to Remember
If you’re pregnant during the holidays, you might already feel like the season comes with a different kind of magic. And maybe a little bit…
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When the News Feels Too Heavy: Coping in Unsettling Times
There are moments when the world feels especially heavy—when the news is filled with stories that are difficult to hear, impossible to ignore, and deeply…
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Can AI Really Help New Parents Navigate Newborn Life?
If you’ve ever Googled a newborn question at 2 a.m., you’re not alone. Now, parents are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT. They turn to…
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Harvesting Breast Milk Before Birth: What to Know
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a clear shift. As a lactation consultant, I spend much of my time explaining the basics of lactation—how…
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Postpartum Must-Haves: What You Actually Need (And What You Don’t)
If you’re getting ready to have your baby, you might be wondering… What do I really need to bring to the hospital?Do I need to…
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What Really Happens When You Arrive at the Hospital or Birth Center for Labor
You’ve timed your contractions, packed your bag, and made your way to the hospital or birth center. You’re ready. You’re uncomfortable. You may even be…
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Tired of Being Pregnant? You’re Not Alone
Pregnancy is often described as a miracle—and it truly is. But even the most grateful, excited expecting mother can find herself thinking… “I’m just over…
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Why Some 36-Week Babies Need a Little Extra Help Feeding
Born at 36 weeks? You’re so close to “full term”—and yet, those last few days in the womb really matter when it comes to feeding….
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Colostrum Is Breast Milk
Helping new parents trust the process and honor their amazing bodies. One of the most common questions I hear from new moms during those early…