Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very important time in a woman's life as she begins to grow a child in her uterus. This topic covers things necessary to know while pregnant.

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ASK: What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?

ASK: What happens if complications arise during my labor that my midwife isn’t trained for?

ASK: Do I have options after my doctor recommends a C-section once labor has started?

ASK: How can massage therapy and chiropractic care work together during my pregnancy?

ASK: I’m looking to hire a doula. What should I be looking for when interviewing doulas?

ASK: What are some foods I should incorporate into my diet while pregnant?

ASK: Is it normal for my vagina to be swollen while pregnant?

ASK: How should I feel during early signs of pregnancy?

ASK: What is colostrum?

Pregnancy Kristen Hall, RN, MSN, CNM

What is Colostrum? "So colostrum is a precursor to breast milk. It usually starts developing in your body, actually around 20 weeks of pregnancy. Then,...

ASK: Is having a midwife at my home birth the same as having a...

Home Birth Care Sandi Blankenship, Midwife

Midwives in and out of the Hospital "The ways that it's the same as having a midwife in the hospital and a midwife in an...

ASK: How often should I get a massage while pregnant?

Pregnancy Melissa Merritt, LMT

ASK: What kind of vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy?

Pregnancy Rita Chesney, CNM

Normal Vaginal Discharge in Pregnancy "Discharge normally in pregnancy is usually cream in color. It's usually thin. It can be heavy at some times and...

ASK: How do I approach choosing either a doctor or a midwife to be...

Pregnancy Dr. Siobhan Dunnavant, MD

Choosing a Doctor or Midwife for Birth "How do you choose between a doctor and a midwife to take care of you? Well, you've got...

ASK: How does the uterus work while in labor?

Body Functions Christi Jones, RN, CCE, CD

Function of the Uterus "The actual uterus is amazing because the muscle fibers go horizontal, and they actually go lengthwise too. So when they contract...

ASK: I’ve just found out I’m pregnant but I’ve engaged in some bad behaviors,...

Pregnancy Carrie Keane, CNM

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER So I often get the question that before you even found out you were pregnant, you engaged in some activities that may...

ASK: What does the umbilical cord do?

Pregnancy Dr. Judith Mercer

What is the umbilical cord? "The umbilical cord is very important because it is the baby's lifeline. It brings everything that the baby needs to...

ASK: Why do I have such vivid dreams in pregnancy?

Pregnancy Margie Wallis, CPM

Vivid Dreams in Pregnancy "I think it is so remarkable that all around the world and women in every culture note that they have wild,...

ASK: What are some ways to help lower back pain and sciatica during pregnancy?

Pregnancy Dr. Katrina Cryder, DC

Lower Back Pain and Sciatica in Pregnancy "So during pregnancy, I think it's important that you really help establish a routine of self-care. Self-care is...

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