You’ve waited nine months, and finally—your baby is here! But while most of the attention shifts to your little one, your body is undergoing its…
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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Is It Time Yet? Why Many Women Arrive Too Early in Labor—and What You Need to Know
It’s one of the most common scenes in labor and delivery: a hopeful, wide-eyed parent-to-be walks into the hospital thinking, “This is it!”—only to find…
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When Your Water Breaks Early: What You Need to Know at 30 Weeks
Pregnancy doesn’t always follow the plan. You might be feeling good, counting kicks, and looking forward to your baby shower—and then, suddenly, your water breaks…
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Post‑Traumatic Stress in the Childbearing Year: Reflections From MONA 2025
I recently attended the MONA 2025 conference—Marcé of North America—which brings together clinicians, researchers, and mental‑health advocates who are committed to understanding and improving perinatal…
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Every Baby’s Timeline Is Different—Even When It Comes to Feeding
It’s been a full day since your baby was born. Yet, they haven’t really had a full, satisfying feed at the breast. You’ve tried skin-to-skin….
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Why Did My Milk Supply Drop? A Holiday Story Many Moms Can Relate To
Every year, right around the holidays, I get the same kind of phone call from worried mothers:“My supply dropped out of nowhere—what happened?” Just last…
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When “It’s Probably Nothing” Isn’t Nothing: A Postpartum Reminder to Listen to Your Body
Two weeks after giving birth to her baby girl, Lena was adjusting to life as a new mom—sleep-deprived, healing, and navigating that foggy space between…
Home, Birth Center, or Hospital: What to Expect in Each Setting”
When you’re planning for birth, one of the most common (yet under-asked) questions is:“Who’s actually going to be in the room with me?” And more…
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Don’t Ignore the Signs: Understanding Preterm Labor
Pregnancy brings all sorts of new sensations—tightening bellies, backaches, pelvic pressure, and random cramps. But how do you know when it’s just third-trimester discomfort… and…
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Why Are Baby’s Hands Always in Their Mouth (Especially During Nursing)?
It’s a moment many new parents know well:You’re finally settled into a cozy position to feed, your baby is rooting and ready—and then… the hands….