Pregnant During COVID-19
by:This is one woman’s story of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toni Davis is…
Author: Catherine Ruhl, CNM, MS
Catherine Ruhl, CNM, MS, is a former editor of Healthy Mom&Baby and a certified nurse-midwife in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
by:Alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects. While pregnant, there is no…
Caring for Your Perineum After Vaginal Birth
by:You may be surprised about the physical aspects of recovery from a vaginal birth.…
Vaginal Seeding: Sound Science or Just a Trend?
by:Vaginal seeding may sound like a good idea in theory, but health care providers…
Probiotics and Your Health During Pregnancy
by:Probiotics boast of improving your overall health. But what’s the best way to gain…
Why Is My Provider Sending Me to the Hospital Birth Unit?
by:Are you having a pregnancy emergency? Is birth imminent? There are many reasons your…
Alcohol Effects on Conceiving and Pregnancy
by:You can drink until the line on the pregnancy test is pink, your girlfriends…
Vaccinate for a Healthy Life
by:You may think vaccines are just for babies and children but vaccines are an…
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
by:Holding an inconsolable baby is stressful, and it’s during these times you may be…
Alcohol in Pregnancy: How Much is Safe?
by:Is Alcohol In Pregnancy Safe? When it comes to drinking in pregnancy, you may…
Will You Wait for Labor to Start on Its Own?
by:Are you considering scheduling your baby’s birth? You have friends who have asked for…
You Ask, We Answer: Group B Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy
by:STREP (GBS)? GBS is a common bacteria. In healthy people it generally doesn’t cause…
Induction Decisions
by:Are you considering induction? Inducing labor is common—but experts agree that unless it’s for…
Should You Wait For Labor?
by:Are you considering scheduling your baby’s birth? You have friends who have asked for…
What is the “Go The Full 40” Campaign?
by:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnrBirO6-oE You may have heard that the nurses at AWHONN, the Association of Women’s…
This Is How Pregnancy Changes Your Sleep Pattern
by:You’re pregnant and the thing you need more than ever – sleep – is…
Pregnant? Here Are Tips On How To Sleep Comfortably
by:While it’s hard to get good sleep in pregnancy, it’s essential for you and…
Can You Breastfeed with the Flu?
by:With the flu season in full swing, including the swine flu, you may be…
Folic Acid Helps Prevent Birth Defects
by:As you contemplate having a baby, you should know you need adequate levels of…
