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    Tracking Your Period

    The Importance of Tracking Your Period by Grace Cooper Every woman has experienced an irregularity in her period at some point, whether it be skipping a month or being a day late. Sometimes these irregularities are trivial but other times a menstrual irregularity is the symptom of a larger issue. Although it may not always…

  • A Supportive Birth Team

    by Michaela Pershe Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative times in a woman’s life as she prepares to be a mother for her new baby. There are many emotions and things to think about during this process that might feel overwhelming or lonely to pregnant women at times. Mothers should take care of themselves so they…

  • Sleep During Pregnancy

    How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy: Sleep by Grace Cooper Many women experience increased fatigue as their body changes during pregnancy. Because of these changes, it is more important than ever for women to get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, pregnancy is not comfortable, so it’s common to develop sleep issues throughout those nine months….

  • Nutrition

    Eating for Two by Michaela Pershe When most people think of a diet, the most common thought that comes to mind is a strict regimen of foods you can’t eat — usually with the goal to lose weight. The purpose of a good prenatal diet, however, is not to lose weight and it is not…

  • Not Alone

    You Are Not Alone by Pam Otis If you are pregnant, have you experienced a feeling of “sadness” or “detachment” from the baby inside you after learning of your pregnancy? Most of us have heard of postpartum depression caused by hormonal changes in a woman after pregnancy; however, there is also something called prenatal depression that is similar and…

  • Exercise

    One Way to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy: Exercise by Grace Cooper Exercise is an important component to any healthy lifestyle, but it’s especially important for pregnant women. Despite what you may think, pregnancy isn’t all about bed rest and food cravings. If you already exercise regularly, pregnancy is no reason to stop—although you may have…

  • Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding Your New Baby by Michaela Pershe Breast milk is one of the healthiest and easiest, and yet the most underrated methods of nourishing your new baby. In our world today, feeding your newborn a bottle of formula is often encouraged; however, it does not contain nearly the amount of optimal nutrition found in a…