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Should I write a birth plan?
It’s important to approach pregnancy and birth with an open and flexible attitude. We are unable to plan our births completely, and sometimes adhering to a strict birth plan can be a hindrance. It may help to write a birth wish list instead – a document that helps identify your priorities but does not create…
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Endometriosis: Symptoms, Treatment & Considerations for Trying to Conceive
Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine lining (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, on structures such as the pelvis, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and in some cases on organs not associated with the reproductive system. The endometrial tissue on other organs does what it would normally do within the uterus; it grows, then…
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Twins & Multiples: Frequently Asked Questions
Multiple gestation (the below information is in reference to twin gestation, unless otherwise specified)
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All About Hormones Masterclass
You will walk away with an understanding of your hormones from before pregnancy through postpartum and breastfeeding.
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Pelvic Floor Health After Baby with Dr. Reardon
Sara Reardon is a board-certified women’s health and pelvic floor therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in men and women. She is a TedX Presenter, recipient of the 2019 Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University in St Louis’ Program in Physical Therapy, and was named one of New Orleans’ Top 40…
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Decoding PAPP-A Value: Understanding Its Role in Pregnancy
PAPP-A is part of the first trimester genetic screening test. The first trimester screen is a blood test performed on the pregnant person and is often done in with an ultrasound called a nuchal translucency scan. The blood test measures specific analytes, or chemicals, including beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A),…
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What do you need to breastfeed with Sabrina Barber IBCLC
Sabrina Barber is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the owner of Motherly Love Lactation Services and provides breastfeeding support that empowers families to feed their babies with confidence.
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Get More Sleep with a Newborn
Grace Kaplan is an emerging leader in Pediatric Sleep Consulting both from her professional certified training and as a proud mom of two young girls. Originally from Milwaukee, Grace is now the Owner of Sleeping Gracefully, a company based in Raleigh, NC, serving families across the United States, seeking sleep support for infants, toddlers, and…
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Navigating Health Care as a Black Woman and Birth Worker
Erika Davis of WholeBody Pregnancy Resources:
