If you have heard the phrase "cord around the neck" and immediately felt your stomach drop, you are in good company. A nuchal cord sounds dramatic, but the truth is far more reassuring. Most nuchal cords are totally normal, usually harmless, and not something to tangle your stomach up in knots. Knotted Up For Nothing A nuchal cord means the umbilical cord is looped around the baby's neck. This everyday variation has become a scapegoat for everything from long pushing stages t

If you have been googling "best baby gifts" you already know the deal: endless lists of swaddles, pacifiers, bottles, and things designed for the tiny human who cannot yet appreciate them. Cute. But you know who actually needs the love, comfort, and gifts? The parents - the people growing the baby, birthing the baby, and waking up fourteen times a night to keep the baby alive. 🛋️ Cozy Self Care Kindred Bravely Clea Bamboo Robe, $59.99 This robe feels like you wrapped yoursel

If you are pregnant at 35 or beyond, congratulations; you have officially entered your Beyoncé era. The medical world might toss around the phrase "Advanced Maternal Age" (or even worse, the outdated "Geriatric Pregnancy") as if you suddenly need a senior discount at your prenatal appointments, but the reality is far less dramatic. This is the same age Beyoncé was carrying twins while releasing music, running an empire, and looking flawless in every photo. Age is not a limita

Great Scott! Thinking about a VBAC? If your last baby was born via cesarean and you're wondering if you can go for a vaginal birth this time, welcome to the future. We've got your support, no flux capacitor required. A VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) just means you're hoping for a vaginal delivery after a previous c-section. When you decide to try, that's called a TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean). It requires the right conditions, a supportive provider, and an unders

This post is for education ; it is not medical advice and not a substitute for your own provider's guidance. Your specific medical history and circumstances may change what is recommended for you, so always talk with your midwife or OB. If you were running a marathon, no one would tell you, "Sure, you can jog for 18 hours, but you may have exactly three ice chips. Good luck." Why were people told not to eat in labor in the first place? The whole "no food in labor" rule comes

Some people swear that dates (not the romantic kind, the chewy caramel-y ones) will kickstart labor. Let's break down what the research actually says, what the risks are, and how to make them taste like something you might want to eat. Spoiler: there's no magic fruit that will make your baby slide out like a watermelon seed, but dates might give your body a helpful nudge. What the Evidence Says A bunch of studies have looked into whether eating dates can help with labor. The

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Okay, friends, today we are talking about one of my absolute favorite labor hacks: the TENS unit . TENS stands for Transcutaneous...

This is a list of resources tailored for queer parents - if you know of any to add to the list, please let us know!

It's World Doula week! Kicking off on World Doula Day, the goal of World Doula Week is to showcase the impact that birth and postpartum...