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Childbirth Classes: Bradley vs Lamaze
Birth experience preferences are as diverse as women giving birth. How do you know which childbirth class aligns with your goals and is best for you? This week we will...
Diastasis Recti: Why Ab Separation Happens and What You Can Do About It
One day, while shopping at the grocery store I was congratulated by a stranger and asked when I was due. The answer was "Three years ago."
4 Exercises to Prepare for Childbirth
Exercise and staying active is good for both mom and baby during pregnancy. However, these five exercises are specifically for preparing your body for childbirth.
3 Ways Babies Benefit From Labor
Labor and childbirth is an arduous task for mom, no doubt. But it also serves an important preparatory purpose for baby as well. Here are three ways that labor and...
Deborah // Interview with a Milk & Baby Model
At Milk & Baby, we like to use real breastfeeding and expecting moms for our photo shoots. We wanted you to get to know them. Here's a little bit about...
Paternity Leave: The Law, The Stigma, The Benefits
Becoming a parent happens to both men and women, and yet the traditional culture of the United States only expects mom to take a break from work to bond with...
How Technology Can Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
The world of infertility treatment is changing, and as a result, more women are getting pregnant. It really is great news all around, but always remember that you still have...
4 Ways I Honored My Postpartum Body
My last baby was born at 41 weeks on the nose. She's my fifth, so I know a thing or two or twenty about what I was to expect...
Is Your Career Childproof? Tips for Maternity Leave
In preparation for motherhood, a woman in the work force needs to take steps to prepare herself and her employer for maternity leave. While childproofing your home and making it...
Navigating Pregnancy Opinions this Holiday Season
Expectant moms will go marching into the holiday season belly first to battle the opinions of others. Before you do, we are here to lend our support and tell you...