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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Navigating the New Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations: What Parents Should Know
Recent updates to hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborns have sparked confusion for many parents. This article breaks down what has and hasn’t changed, explains how hepatitis B is transmitted, and offers practical guidance to help families prepare for informed conversations with their pediatrician before and after birth.
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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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Formula, Breast Milk, and the Truth Parents Deserve: A Judgment-Free Guide
Formula plays an important and sometimes essential role in infant feeding, but parents also deserve clear, unbiased information, especially as formula marketing becomes more sophisticated. The recent ByHeart recall highlighted why families must understand both the strengths and limitations of all formulas on the market. In this article, we explore the unique biological benefits of breast milk, the realities of formula feeding, and how parents can make informed, confident decisions.
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Your Choices Matter: Using the BRAIN Tool to Advocate for Yourself in Pregnancy and Birth
You always have a voice in your pregnancy and birth. Shared decision-making means your provider brings the medical expertise, and you bring your values, preferences, and lived experience. Using the simple BRAIN tool: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and Nothing, you can confidently advocate for yourself during critical moments and make informed choices for you and your baby.
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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…
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“Unusual” Doesn’t Mean “Unimportant”: Trusting Your Body After Birth
Most postpartum recovery is normal, until it’s not. Here’s why paying attention to your body and advocating for unusual symptoms can make all the difference in your recovery after birth.
The Unexpected Realities of Postpartum Care: What No One Told You
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…