Postpartum Meals: Top 3 Ways To Meal Prep For Postpartum When You Don’t Want To Cook
The end of pregnancy feels like it is going to last forever AND that you have SO MUCH TO DO before the […]
Natural Solutions for Postpartum Aches and Pains
After you deliver, it’s not uncommon to experience a wide range of pain and discomfort related to your postpartum experience. Some aches […]
Perineum Recovery: How to Take Care of Down There Postpartum
Pushing a human through your birth canal can and will leave you with some tenderness at best and some pain at worst. […]
Breastfeeding 101: Technique, Latching Tips, and Nutrition for Nursing Folks
Breastmilk has been described as “baby’s perfect food,” because it is easy to digest, made from live cells, and packed with all […]
Should I Take the Birth Class Offered at My Hospital?
FAQS: Birthing Classes and In-Hospital Prenatal Education The birth class scene is a classic in any movie that involves pregnancy. One partner […]
Am I in Labor Right Now?! Braxton Hicks vs. The Real Thing and How To Tell The Difference
Braxton Hicks Contractions, also known as false labor, are contractions of the uterus that typically are not felt until the second or […]
Cervical Scar Tissue Can Derail Your Birth
Original publication of this article was in 2014 My nephews birth in 2007, was the day I first heard the words “Cervical Scar […]
The “Perfect” Food For Your Newborn
Breastfeeding is one of the most discussed topics in the birth world, and the reality is, there is a lot to talk […]
Breastfeeding, arguably the hardest thing you’ll do, why you’ll need help
When achieved with ease, breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding bonding experiences between a baby and parent. Still, it does […]
Why You Probably Shouldn’t Be Asking Your Pediatrician for Breastfeeding Advice
Does my pediatrician know about breastfeeding? Unfortunately, no. Well, likely no. Though some pediatricians take it upon themselves to learn about lactation, […]
Can Co-Sleeping Be Done Safely?
There is a ton of information out there about crib sleeping and bed-sharing, and it can be a bit overwhelming. At Birthify, […]
6 Common Pregnancy Myths: DEBUNKED
When you are expecting, you will come to find that everyone and their mother has a staggering “fact” or alarming statistic about […]