Birthing a baby is one of the most amazing, miraculous experiences you will ever have. While you’re focused on your new bundle of joy, don’t forget that your body has...
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So you’ve welcomed your bundle of joy home. Congratulations! But now maternity leave is over, and you’re diving back into the world of work — from home. Whether you traditionally worked...
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The first six weeks after the delivery of your baby are considered your “recovery” period, eight weeks if you had a cesarean section. But some believe recovery lasts for six...
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The Women, Infants and Children’s program, frequently referred to as WIC, is a supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant women, new moms, and children under the age of 5...
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First-time parents often struggle with the challenge of preparing for the responsibilities that come with parenthood. Talking with other parents can help. They can help you develop a baby checklist...
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If you are approaching your third trimester of pregnancy, be sure to talk to you doctor or midwife about the importance of perineal massage, the ancient practice of manual massage...
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Having a newborn can be very exciting (albeit exhausting) time in your life, but it can also be scary to think about the potential dangers for your new baby. Especially...
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You’ve just endured seemingly endless hours of labor and pain that only a momma who has given birth can know and understand, and now you have this new bundle of...
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What is Pregnancy Medicaid? Medicaid is a government-sponsored health insurance program for low-income families who have no medical insurance or inadequate insurance. All states offer Medicaid or a program similar...
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It is important to understand that this is a broad term for the wide range of emotions a woman can experience after having a baby. Postpartum mood disorders are normally...
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