When new parents finally get through the sleepless newborn months and get a chance to catch their breath, those with plans to grow their family often wonder ― when’s the right time to plan for baby No. 2? An Ob/Gyn explains.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Intense Shivering After Your Baby’s Born? You’ve Got Postpartum Chills
Postpartum chills are fairly common, but it takes many new moms by surprise. A specialist explains what you should know about chills after delivery.
Early Signs of Miscarriage (and When Not to Panic)
Does spotting always mean a miscarriage? Not always. Our Ob/Gyn explains what you need to know.
Delaying a Newborn’s First Bath in the Hospital Increases Breastfeeding Success
A new Cleveland Clinic study finds waiting to bathe a healthy newborn for 12 or more hours after birth increased the rate of moms exclusively breastfeeding during while in the hospital.
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Nurse Midwife vs. Doula: What’s the Difference, and Which One Do I Need?
One is a highly trained medical professional, while the other is a nonclinical professional trained to give physical emotional support. But they can and do work together!
Truth or Tale? 8 Ways to (Maybe) Move Labor Along Naturally
Can pineapple induce your labor? What about castor oil? A certified nurse midwife weighs in on natural tactics that women use hoping to coax their bodies into labor.
Some Moms Want to Give Their C-Section Babies a ‘Bacterial Baptism,’ But Experts Advise Caution
The latest trend in “natural” birthing involves wiping a mother’s vaginal fluid on a baby born by C-section, hoping to expose him to beneficial bacteria that could help build his immune system. But OB-GYNs say vaginal seeding could potentially transfer viral infections to a baby.
