By Ali Weatherford in consultation with Stacey at femSTRONG Movement for Every Trimester: Adapting Your Routine as Your Body Changes There have been so many fitness trends in my longish life. It’s hard to know what to believe sometimes. And [...]
By Ali Weatherford If you are or have ever been pregnant, you probably know exactly what pregnancy brain is. But if you try to describe it to someone who has never heard of it, you might not be able to! [...]
Ali Weatherford So many things change during pregnancy. You will likely notice changes in your skin, hair, breasts, and of course the belly. Something you might not hear much about is the changes you might experience in your vagina and [...]
Ali Weatherford You might want to start doing things to prepare for your baby’s arrival, but it might feel too soon to do very much. You might have to wait a few weeks to start your prenatal care. Some people [...]
By Ali Weatherford So much happens during pregnancy that is outside of our control. We don’t get to decide the baby’s exact genetics, or where the placenta decides to attach to the uterus. Each baby is different, and every pregnant [...]
By Ali Weatherford in consultation with Jessica Good Midwifery care means getting prenatal, birth, and/or postpartum health care from a midwife. The origin of the word “midwife” boils down to “with wife” or “with woman”. Since the beginning, women going [...]
By Ali Weatherford Although it is a very normal thing, most people are surprised when they leak from their nipples during pregnancy. You might wonder what it is, whether it’s normal, and whether it means anything. The answers are: Colostrum Yes [...]
By Ali Weatherford In one of our weekly support group discussions, a second-time mama shared about being diagnosed with a VERY rare and weird pregnancy condition. It might not surprise you to hear that there are a lot of weird [...]
By Ali Weatherford Prenatal education usually means that you learn about birth, recovery, and baby care while you’re pregnant. There are so many different ways to do this. We are lucky to live in a time where information is at [...]
By Ali Weatherford If you are currently pregnant, it might surprise you to hear that you should probably start thinking about choosing a pediatrician for your baby now. Babies born at a hospital usually get their first checkup with a [...]
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