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Discharge During Pregnancy: What's Normal?

January 07, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding come with lots of [sometimes surprising] extras. Like fluid. Lots of different kinds of fluids. In pregnancy, you can expect to experience fluid in the form of vaginal discharge, urine leakage, amniotic fluid (closer to birth, of course), colostrum

Setting Intentions for a Healthy Pregnancy

January 04, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

New Year, new you? Not really. But if you're on the journey through pregnancy this year, you're probably feeling a whole lot like your body and self isn't the same as before. And truthfully, it isn't! The making of a parent is a significant transition.

2018 Year in Review

December 30, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Was 2018 the year you learned you were pregnant? Was it the year you gave birth? Maybe it was the year you started trying to get pregnant, or the year you marked a breastfeeding milestone of 3 months, 6 months, or even a year! No matter how you found Giving Birth With Confidence, we're glad you stop

What Are You Googling in Pregnancy?

December 27, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

In many ways, Google has been life changing -- it has changed how we find and retrieve information, how we acquire knowledge, and how we answer and solve questions and problems, from the smallest to the most profound. When it comes to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding, some might say

Surviving Christmas Dinner: Pregnancy Edition

December 21, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

In a few days, millions of people around the world will celebrate Christmas, and along with that, gathering together to eat a big meal. If you are pregnant over Christmas, the festivities may feel different, look different, or take on a different meaning this year. To help you out -- or really, help

Your Third Trimester

December 20, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Welcome to your third and final trimester! At 28 weeks, you are officially on the downhill slope, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, you're on the homestretch... and yet, clichéd expressions aside, there are so. many. long. days. ahead.

Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Expectant and New Parents

December 17, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

If you're on an endless search for the perfect gift for the pregnant or new parents on your holiday gift list, we're here to help. You can't box "more sleep," but you can give a gift that truly helps and heals.

Organic Cotton Is Kind of a Big Deal - Now, Go Add

December 13, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Organic is everywhere. From carrots to candy and everything in between. Most of us understand the reasoning and argument for eating organic. But what about clothing? If your face scrunches up in confusion (like mine) when you see something labeled "organic cotton," then this post is for you.

Your Second Trimester

December 12, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Welcome to your second trimester! For many, the second trimester is where the magic happens. It's commonly a time when challenging symptoms like nausea and peeing all the time go away (don't worry, the peeing thing shows up again in your third trimester), while you get to experience new and exciting

What to Know About an IV During Labor and Birth

December 07, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

IV stands for "intravenous," and though many of use it as a noun ("Did you have an IV?"), it's technically an adjective and often paired with a noun like fluid, drip, medication, or injection. I promise this post is not about grammar, but it's important to understand the language and usage of

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Cara Terreri is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, certified DONA doula, and a professional writer, editor, and content specialist. She has been part of the Lamaze International team since 2004. Cara manages and writes for the Lamaze parents’ blog, Giving Birth With Confidence. She lives and works in the Orlando, FL, area with her husband and three children.

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