May 20, 2022 | by: Amie Durocher
It’s a question many ask themselves as they buckle the seat belt over their growing baby bump. Ultimately, it is much safer to wear the seat belt than not to wear it. A seat belt is your first line of defense during a crash.
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May 18, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
It's World Doula Week and in celebration, we want to help people who want a doula for their birth but face one of the most common barriers to having one: affording the cost. It's not that you must have a doula to have a healthy and satisfying birth experience, but the research shows that continuous support, like the kind a doula provides, increases oxytocin and mobility (both of which can lead to a shorter labor), as well as decreases pain and anxiety. All of these add up to better infant outcomes, lower c-section rates, and higher likelihood of satisfaction for parents.
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May 13, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
There is so many terms thrown around when you become pregnant. In this "Terminology Explained" series, we help make understanding easier.
Today's term is amniocentesis.
What is Amniocentesis?
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May 11, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
It's estimated that between 3-5% of people who can become pregnant have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Prescription medications to manage ADD/ADHD symptoms can be very effective and even critical for some people to function in their lives. People who regularly take these stimulant medications want to know if it's safe to continue taking them while trying to conceive and during pregnancy.
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May 09, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
In honor of National Nurses Week, we're taking this post to celebrate Labor & Delivery Nurses with some basic information and our gratitude.
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