Coping with Postpartum Depression. What is Postpartum Depression? Coping with Postpartum Depression. Your new baby is finally here! You’ve waited for this time for so long. And of course, you’re just ecstatic at this new little life. But for many, that initial joy of giving birth can fade. Couple this with lack of sleep, the...
Preventing Stretch Marks during your Pregnancy Preventing Stretch Marks during your Pregnancy. Stretch marks, also called “striae distensae” or “striae gravidarum, look like lines or streaks across your skin. Stretch marks happen when your pregnant body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. This causes the elastic fibers just under the surface of...
Having a Baby During the Coronavirus Pandemic Having a Baby During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Your pregnancy is meant to be an exciting, happy time! But during the COVID pandemic, you may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress over your own health and your newborn baby’s health. The good news is that doctors say pregnant women...
Getting Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night Getting Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night. All mothers will agree that one of the most important things for a newborn, and for themselves, is sleep. Sleep can often be a battle, though, because while newborns spend a large portion of the time sleeping, they sleep...
Working Moms & Breastfeeding Working Moms & Breastfeeding. Being a parent to a newborn comes with many obstacles. You may be forced to make difficult choices for yourself and your baby. Many of these choices revolve around breastfeeding. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about eight in ten new mothers choose to breastfeed...