Leah Archive
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, unless you don’t celebrate it, then you feel stuck in a world that’s been mostly shut down with nothing to do. Regardless …
It is not uncommon for women to be diagnosed with back labor during the third trimester of pregnancy. Birth and labor are both physically and emotionally demanding – just …
Tears and episiotomies have become common during childbirth, leaving many women to wonder if they’ll need one during natural birth. Before asking if you’ll need one, it’s important to …
Before your child is born, you’ll be convinced you’re ready for the new baby challenge soon to come. You’ve probably read all the books, been on thousands of websites …
Once you get pregnant, you’re not just eating for yourself anymore. You need vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to support the growth of a new human being! Consuming enough healthy …
You’ve probably spent long hours contemplating your return to work after maternity leave ends. The first emotion you’ll probably experience is guilt about leaving your baby, or perhaps guilt …
Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication where the placenta completely or partially covers the mother’s cervix. Placenta previa is usually diagnosed during the third trimester and causes mild, painless …
The hospital, doctors, nurses, IV’s, and monitors can be unnerving for anyone – especially a first-time, expectant Mom who has no idea what to expect during labor. It is …
Whether you have a separate nursery for Baby or she’s sharing a room with you, there are some things that are absolute must-haves! When Baby first arrives, one of the …
Feeling Baby kick for the first time is a thrilling and breathtaking experience! Waiting for the next kick, and the next, and the next can keep expectant moms captivated …
WITHOUT A DOUBT, YOU’VE HEARD LOTS OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION ON WHAT A DUE DATE ACTUALLY IS. Most believe the due date is a deadline. If baby doesn’t arrive on …
Gone are the days when soon-to-be-dads couldn’t go into the delivery room. Unfortunately, the pendulum may have swung too far in the opposite direction. Delivery rooms are now crammed …
One of the most important things to do before Baby arrives is to prepare and freeze some easy-to-reheat meals. Freezer meals will make your postpartum period so much easier! …
For decades, the only thing women were allowed to eat during labor was ice chips. This was due to the danger of inhaling the food or drink into the …
Pooping during labor is a major concern for most first-time moms. “Push like you’re in the toilet” is the advice you’ll likely get from an attending nurse. There may …
YES! It is absolutely safe for you to eat during labor (unless you have a medical condition which your doctor says makes it dangerous for you to eat or drink …
During the course of your pregnancy, you will encounter several days when you require an energy boost just to get out of bed. Lack of energy is most commonly …
It is up to Mom to do all the work during labor, but Dad still has a big role to play in the delivery room. If this is your …
After the confirmation of pregnancy, the next thing every woman wants to know is: When is my baby due? Ah, the elusive due date; the magical moment when Baby …
Before you panic about being past your due date, keep in mind that the “estimated due date” was developed by a botanist in 1744 who calculated it based on …