Category: Baby’s Health
Postpartum resilience: building mental strength in the first three months
The first three months after giving birth can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Your body is healing, hormones are fluctuating wildly, and you’re adjusting to life with a newborn who depends on you entirely—all while functioning on fragments of sleep. It’s no wonder that approximately [1 in 7 to 1 in 8 mothers](https://home.beginning.com/blog/post-pregnancy/postpartum-movement-mood-support/) in the United States experience postpartum depression, with anxiety affecting an even higher percentage at around 18%.
Why education is the best birth plan
Are you meticulously crafting the perfect birth plan? Detailing your preferences for everything from lighting to labor positions? While having a written birth plan certainly has merit, there’s something even more powerful at your disposal: education.
Pregnancy exercise myths: What’s safe and what’s outdated advice
Pregnancy often comes with a flood of well-meaning advice from family, friends, and even strangers. When it comes to exercise during pregnancy, outdated myths can leave expectant mothers confused about what’s safe for them and their baby.
The role of nutrition in supporting fertility and early pregnancy
When it comes to preparing your body for conception and early pregnancy, what you eat truly matters. While nutrition is often overlooked until after a positive pregnancy test, emerging research shows that dietary choices made before conception can significantly influence fertility and set the foundation for a healthy pregnancy.
Why online pregnancy courses are the future of prenatal education
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of preparing for childbirth? You’re not alone. For generations, expectant mothers have gathered in community centers and hospital basements to learn about pregnancy and childbirth. But today’s mothers are increasingly turning to a more convenient alternative: online pregnancy courses.
Nutrition myths in pregnancy: Separating fact from fiction
Pregnancy often brings a flood of well-meaning advice about what to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, much of this guidance is based on outdated information or cultural myths rather than scientific evidence. As you navigate these crucial nine months, understanding the difference between nutrition facts and fiction becomes essential for both your health and your baby’s development.
Managing stress in the second trimester: Why it matters for you and baby
The second trimester is often called the “golden period” of pregnancy. Morning sickness typically subsides, your energy returns, and that baby bump finally starts to show. Yet amid these positive changes, stress can still loom large. Research shows that up to 70% of pregnant women report symptoms of stress and anxiety during pregnancy, with 17% experiencing anxiety specifically in the second trimester.
Preparing for Labor and Delivery: How Our Course Gives You Tools for ‘The Moment’
When you’re expecting, few thoughts loom larger than “the moment” itself—labor and delivery day. Between the excitement, anticipation, and yes, some natural anxiety, preparing for childbirth can feel overwhelming. You want to feel confident, but with so much information available, where do you even start?
Inside the Pregnancy Course: How Expert-Led Classes Transform Your Journey
Preparing for pregnancy is like studying for the most important exam of your life—except there’s no definitive textbook, the syllabus keeps changing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With so much conflicting advice available online, finding reliable guidance can feel overwhelming.
Why the first 6 weeks after birth set the tone for long-term recovery
The journey into motherhood doesn’t end with childbirth—in many ways, it’s just beginning. The first six weeks after giving birth represent a critical period that can profoundly impact a mother’s physical healing, emotional wellbeing, and long-term recovery. Yet in a culture that often rushes new mothers back to “normal life,” these crucial weeks rarely get the attention they deserve.