

A Summary of the Benefits of Eating Dates in Pregnancy for Labor
Dates are soo good! Personally, I could eat them raw as candy. There are many ways to prepare dates that they are delicious as well. But...


Some Facts About Postpartum Depression (and Other Postpartum Mood Disorders)
May is National Maternal Depression Awareness Month, declared by Postpartum Support International, a national support group for mothers...


Synthetic Oxytocin for Pregnant Women Connected to Postpartum Depression
According to this study, the use of synthetic oxytocin during labor increased the risk of postpartum depression by 32% in women with no hist


Medical providers advised to limit interventions in low-risk pregnancies
"Evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care, continuous one-to-one emotional support provided by support personnel, su


Six Great Reasons to Hire a Doula for your Birth
Choosing whether or to not hire a doula for your upcoming birth can be a tough decision, and many times, people are on the fence on...


Loss After Birth
It can hit so hard yet be so unexpected. How come no one ever warned that this could happen? How come no one ever mentions it? Such an...