October 18, 2021
Is a Midwife Right for You?
You may have heard of a midwife from a friend or perhaps from a recent binge of “Call The Midwife” on Netflix, but do you know what midwives actually do?
Tag: Pregnancy
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September 28, 2021Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Have Fertility Treatment OptionsOvulation-inducing medications and other treatments have proven overwhelmingly successful in overriding the fertility challenge posed by PCOS. -
August 30, 20216 Reasons Why Breastmilk Is the Most Powerful Medicine for BabiesBreastmilk is often referred to as a “superfood” or “natural vaccination” for babies. Here’s why. -
August 19, 20217 Common Breastfeeding Questions AnsweredYou don’t have to navigate your breastfeeding journey alone. Here, a lactation consultant offers advice and sources of support for new parents. -
August 12, 2021COVID-19 and Breastfeeding: Is Getting the Vaccine Safe for My Baby?Experts weigh in on the threat of contracting COVID-19 while pregnant, passing antibodies to babies and the best ways to keep them safe. -
July 6, 2021Navigating Post-Partum Life in a Post-Pandemic WorldReintegrating into post-pandemic life, especially for those with a newborn, starts with baby steps. -
May 8, 2021Three Local Moms Reflect on Motherhood During the PandemicBabies born after March 2020 have only ever known the world amid a pandemic. How did mothers cope with pregnancy and childbirth during COVID-19? Here, women share their unique experiences. -
January 26, 2021A Margin of ErrorCollege of Nursing assistant professor Karen Alexander, PhD, RN, talks candidly and bravely about her unconscious bias that crept into the care she had once provided as a nurse. -
December 9, 2020Will Pregnant Women Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine? Experts Hope SoOBGYN experts say the COVID-19 vaccine should be made available to pregnant women who are at higher risk of complications when infected with the virus. -
August 3, 2020Learning from Women with Opioid Use DisorderUnderstanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder. -
July 20, 2020Nancy Baxter’s Pregnancy
and Birth Story During COVID-19A New Jersey mom shares how she had to shift her expectations about her March 2020 delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.