Placenta Encapsulation: The Benefits & Risks Blog Post
Placenta encapsulation is a postpartum practice that is believed to offer various benefits for the mother, such as improved mood, increased energy, enhanced postpartum recovery, and increased breast milk production....
Does My Child Get Sick Too Often? Understanding Sickness Frequency in Children Blog Post
As parents, it's natural to worry about how often our children get sick. Understanding the typical frequency of illnesses at different ages can help us feel at ease and better...
Micro Workouts For New Parents Blog Post
New parenthood is an exceptionally demanding time. Many parents report mood disruptions during the postpartum time (1), and increased fatigue is also extremely common in the early months postpartum (2)....
Understanding and Managing Postpartum Anxiety Blog Post
Postpartum anxiety (PPA) is a common yet often overlooked mental health condition affecting new parents. Approximately 10% of new parents experience postpartum anxiety (1), which can occur alone or alongside...
Identifying and Managing Postpartum Depression Blog Post
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern that affects about 1 in 7 new mothers in the US, or roughly 10-15% (1). While the postpartum period is often...
What To Do If You’ve Been Exposed To Measles Blog Post
Measles is a vaccine-preventable contagious viral infection that causes fever, cough, runny nose, and rash. Though most people recover fully, for some measles can result in severe complications and even...
All About Vernix: Should It Be Washed Off? Blog Post
Vernix caseosa, often referred to as vernix, is the creamy waxy coating found on the skin of a newborn at birth. Vernix is rich in water, lipids, proteins, and antimicrobial...
Understanding the RhoGAM Shot: A Guide for Expectant Mothers Blog Post
Along with all the excitement and anticipation we experience during pregnancy can come some worry about all the decisions we need to make for our baby’s health and our own...
