The Power of Prenatal Nutrition: Fueling Your Body for Two

Throughout the beautiful journey of pregnancy, every mother aims to provide the best start for her growing baby, and prenatal nutrition is a cornerstone of this journey.

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How to Recover After a Vaginal Birth

I remember while pregnant, I was reading up and googling every pregnancy milestone. What's even worst my MIL bought me the mayo clinic 1000-page book on pregnancy. So, most days, I was glued to it.

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How to Survive the Summer Heat while Pregnant

It’s been a scorching summer. and 100 degrees is already the norm in many cities. Being pregnant in the summer is hard for many, and it can even be dangerous.

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How to sleep comfortably during pregancy

You are over the moon! Your little bundle of joy is on his/her way. The countdown has started and the baby room is slowly getting a personality.

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Black Maternal Health Week, and the Organizations to get Involved with and Follow

It’s Black Maternal Week, April 11th - 17th, 2023. According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers.

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Push Present to give your Wife or Partner after Giving Birth

Giving birth is hard work, and so was the rest of the pregnancy, even for those who had an “easy” pregnancy and birthing experience, it still takes a big toll on the body of the birthing parent.

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How to Prepare for a Scheduled C Section

30% of women have a c section, whether planned, emergency or unplanned you should have an idea of how to prepare and what to expect - just in case!

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How to have a Baby on a Tight Budget

The U.S. inflation rate reached 8.6 percent in May 2022, its highest level since December 1981, the U.S. Department of Labor reported on June 10. Higher inflation means your take home pay is less and with gas and food prices increasing.

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Who Gets an Abortion in the US?

We all agree that women should have complete autonomy over their bodies and their ability to make their own health decisions. But when we remove access to abortion, it is akin to removing other key parts of women’s health care that limit our autonomy.

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