Group Prenatal Care, moms and their support team meet with a community health worker and a Certified Nurse Midwife for two-hour long sessions that replace traditional prenatal care appointments. These sessions occur throughout pregnancy and teach moms everything they need to know about pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Each session focuses on a different topic. WIN
Syphilis and congenital syphilis are on the rise in the United States. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is spread through anal, oral, and vaginal sex. It can cause heart and brain damage, blindness, deafness, and paralysis when left untreated. But the good news is syphilis is both preventable and treatable. To prevent…
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Cloth and disposable diapers each have their pros and cons. You may be trying to decide which type of diaper is best for your family. Below we have compiled the positives and negatives of each type. Keep reading to find out which type is best for you and your family’s needs! Disposable Diapers: Positives:
Babies are constantly growing and learning new skills. This can make it tricky to come up with new ways to play and engage with them. Playing and engaging with babies is not only fun, but it is also good for their development. Babies learn a lot from copying the things that their loved ones do.…
There are plenty of things that you can do to support your pregnant loved one whether you are a spouse, partner, family member or friend. Pregnant women need support during pregnancy and birth, and after baby arrives. Look below to get ideas for how you can support your pregnant loved one! Offering Support during
As your baby grows, they will slowly switch from only eating breastmilk or formula to eating some solid foods. This switch will happen over a few months. At first, introducing solids to your baby is about teaching them to chew and swallow. Eventually, babies start to gain nutritional benefit from the new foods. The American…
It can be tricky to get your baby to sleep. Every baby has their own unique sleep schedule and routine. You might have one baby that sleeps through the night and another that wakes up every hour. When your baby does not sleep, it can start to wear you down. There is no perfect answer
Baby wearing is the practice of carrying a baby with a wrap or device that leaves your arms and hands free. Parents find baby wearing has many benefits for their child and themselves when done safely. Keep reading if you want to learn more! Benefits of Baby Wearing Soothes and comforts the baby Allows…
Life after birth can be a very exciting time! You have welcomed your new baby into the world and are ready to start your journey as a family. As you enter this time of change, you will notice that your body and emotions are changing too. These changes can be scary and new, but there
