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Back to SearchHow Your Birth Environment Affects Labor
Season 12 Episode 34
The room where you give birth has more influence over your labor than you might expect. Oxytocin is the key hormone driving labor, and stress hormone…
1 day, 11 hours ago
Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain Fog
Season 12 Episode 33
You walk into a room and cannot remember why. A word you use every day disappears mid-sentence. You read the same paragraph three times, and none of …
1 week, 1 day ago
Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress
Season 12 Episode 32
Most breastfeeding resources are full of information on why you should keep going, and very short on practical help for when you are ready to stop. I…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
Season 12 Episode 31
New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding feel difficult or even imposs…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up
Season 12 Episode 30
Milk supply is the number one reason mothers stop breastfeeding early or reach for formula. The good news is that most of what protects and builds yo…
1 month ago
How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Season 12 Episode 29
During the nine months of pregnancy, your body changes more than at any other time in your life, and there are many changes to your breasts. From the…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief
Season 12 Episode 28
The medical term for swelling during pregnancy is edema, and it affects the vast majority of expecting moms. Swelling in your legs, feet, and ankles …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy
Season 12 Episode 27
Many of the physical changes that come with pregnancy can put stress on your back and lead to pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy is almos…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters
Season 12 Episode 26
Your doctor or midwife will track your weight throughout pregnancy. For many expecting moms, stepping on the scale is a source of anxiety. This episo…
2 months ago
Sun Safety During Pregnancy (Sunscreen, Tanning, and Protecting Your Skin)
Season 12 Episode 25
Sunlight comes with both benefits and risks, and pregnancy adds a few extra considerations to both. Some of the upside is real. Your body makes vitam…
2 months, 1 week ago