Postpartum Care and Complications
The postpartum recovery period covers the time period from birth until approximately six to eight weeks after delivery. This is a time of healing and rejuvenation as the mother’s body…
Postpartum Belly Wraps Promise a Lot—Here’s What They Really Can Do for Your Body
Because of all the uncomfortable ways carrying a baby and giving birth change your body from head to toe (your abs, your pelvic floor, your posture, the list goes on), pregnant and…
Gestational Diabetes, Cord Prolapse Emergency Cesarean, and Triple Feeding Postpartum
Barbara found out that she was pregnant at the end of January 2020 after two months of trying. This felt like a special gift to her and Joe because they…
Quick Unmedicated Birth, Postpartum Hamman’s Syndrome, & Elective Easy Induction Birth Stories
After about a year of trying to conceive, Maureen found out she was pregnant with her first baby in August of 2018. Aside from an early diagnosis of a subchorionic…
Finally a Non-Alcoholic Wine You Can Actually Enjoy During pregnancy
You’ve found out you’re pregnant and after the initial excitement (and sometimes shock!) wears off you start to wonder about all of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of pregnancy. Some of…
Induced at 35 Weeks for Preeclampsia + Postpartum Preeclampsia
In 2019, Lana and her husband were ready to start a family shortly after they were married. After 3 months of trying, they were pregnant! Lana’s pregnancy went smoothly until…
Embryo Adoption, PROM at 35 Weeks & 43 Hour Induction
After dealing with infertility, Olivia and Isaac turned to embryo adoption to grow their family. Even still, they dealt with a miscarriage before becoming pregnant with their son. 35 weeks…
GBS & PROM lead to Unexpected yet Positive Hospital Induction Birth Story
Whitney imagined her ideal birth without being attached to machines, going in to spontaneous labor at home & laboring in her bathtub, birthing completely naturally without any medications. Her labor…
Precipitous, Unassisted VBAC in a Moving Car after Planned C-section
Emily’s first birth was a c section. She was planning to give birth unmedicated, with midwives and her doula at the Connecticut birthing center in Danbury. After she found out…
Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Unexpected OR Vaginal Delivery
Melissa sometimes hears that she leads a charmed life, and the fact that her baby arrived on his due date was no surprise. She was fortunate to have what they…