How to Treat Sciatica during Pregnancy and Postpartum

Dealing with sciatica during pregnancy can be a challenging and painful experience. It can also be challenging to experience postpartum sciatica.

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How to Prepare for a C Section: What to Ask Before Surgery

If you’ve never had a c-section before, don’t be afraid to ask questions at your pre-op visit and/or while you’re being prepped for surgery.

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9 Things No One Tells A First Time Mom

Due dates are not definite – Having a finish line of sorts to work towards is good for women. It helps them to feel like there’s a deadline when their discomfort will come to an end

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Your Guide to Vaginal Birth and Delivery

Pregnancy and childbirth is an overwhelming experience, and if you’ve recently given birth, you might agree.

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What’s Normal (and not) After You Give Birth? When to see your doctor + when to chill

From magic to mayhem: Giving birth to a baby is an experience unlike any other. But as magical as it is, your body might end up feeling like a war zone. (It’s OK to complain a little. Or a lot. We get it.

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