Pregnancy affects a lot. It will affect your body, mood, energy, mindset, appetite, and ability to sleep. It can affect you and your partner’s relationship. From symptoms and body changes to prenatal visits and more, here are some things to expect with your first pregnancy. First Trimester: Weeks 1-13 What to Expect With Your…
Most of us experience stress here and there. It’s normal. In fact, in the United States, 77% of people frequently experience physical symptoms of stress, while 73% routinely experience stress-causing psychological symptoms. And in your case, you’re growing a baby inside of you—who wouldn’t be a little stressed? Every emotion is heightened when pregnant (thanks,…
Whether you plan to register online or in a store, registering for baby items can be, well, kind of paralyzing for new parents. There are so many things you need to take care of such a tiny human. And if it doesn’t stun you, it can get you so excited seeing all the adorable baby…
Friends and family shower expectant mothers with gifts, parties, and well wishes before the baby arrives — all with genuine excitement and good intentions. Sometimes though, these offers don’t come into fruition once the baby is born, putting the mama in a weird spot — socially and emotionally. Let’s chat about what’s going on and…
In my practice, I hear a lot of questions about the “fourth trimester.” I specialize in perinatal mental health and this subject is near and dear to my heart. What does the fourth trimester refer to exactly? Dr. Harvey Karp started referring to the “fourth trimester” as the first three months of a new baby’s life….
I was born at home and both of my sisters have had natural childbirths in the hospital. I was planning to have a birthing center birth with midwives but at my ultrasound I was told that I have complete placenta previa and I will need to have a c-section. I’m now 30 weeks, I have…
The first trimester is such an exciting time. You have life growing inside of you, everything is changing, and it’s a whole new adventure. At the same time you may feel exhausted, be experiencing all sorts of emotions, and just beginning to navigate your new normal (that will only change just when you get…
If you look around online, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of “must-haves” and “to-gets” when searching for baby items. And for a new parents, and can be downright confusing! Sometimes it’s nice to keep it simple, and in the spirit of that, here is a very short list of my favorite…
Advocating for yourself sounds bizarre right? As a first-time pregnant mother, you are probably wondering why you need to do this as your doctor is completely supportive and you trust them completely. As a mother who has had very healthy complication-free pregnancies, it was an utter shock when I ended up with 3 c-sections. The…
So you’re having a baby. It’s such an exciting time! Your due date is getting closer, and you’ve packed and unpacked your hospital bag more times than you can count- folding and refolding that first, cute outfit for baby to wear home, tiny socks, a nightgown for you…but what do you really need? How do…
