January 15, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
January is Birth Defects Awareness month. It's important to know that there is no one thing you can do that is guaranteed to prevent birth defects; not all birth defects are preventable.
With that said, it's still important to work to do certain things that are known to decrease your risk of birth defects and avoiding certain things that increase the risk.
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January 13, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
There are some topics on pregnancy and birth that, no matter how many years pass, parents continue to question. We want to help clear up questions and misinformation with a series called "So You Want to Know About..." We'll be covering some of the most commonly talked about (and debated about) topics -- things that can make your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum safer, healthier, easier, and more enjoyable... or not. Today we're talking about lactation cookies.
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January 11, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
Covid has changed so many things. What it hasn't changed is a pregnant/birthing/new family's need for support and resources. Thankfully, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum professionals have stepped up to the challenge and now, nearly everything can be provided virtually.
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January 08, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
If you're pregnant while dealing with the winter weather this year, you've probably noticed there are some new considerations, worries, and frustrations. With a little planning and tricks, you can better weather your winter pregnancy.
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January 06, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
This week is Folic Acid Awareness Week and if you're trying to get pregnant, planning on being pregnant at some point, early on in your pregnancy, or know someone who fits one of these descriptions, this post is for you!
Folic acid is the synthetic (artificial) form of vitamin B9, which is an essential nutrient we all need. Vitamin B9 plays an important role in cell growth and DNA formation, which is also why it's the nutrient responsible for preventing heart disease, stroke, birth defects, and cancer.
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