Category: Giving Birth
The connection between stress and baby’s development: why calm matters
Your heart races before a big work presentation. Your shoulders knot when sleep won’t come. Your mind churns with worry about prenatal appointments, finances, or the unknowns ahead. If you’re pregnant, these stress responses aren’t just affecting you—they’re reaching your developing baby through a sophisticated biological pathway that researchers are only now beginning to fully understand.
Pregnancy and exercise: how movement shapes a healthier birth experience
Movement during pregnancy isn’t about maintaining your pre-pregnancy fitness level—it’s about building the physical and mental resilience your body needs to carry, deliver, and recover from growing a human being.
The power of sound: How music and meditation support pregnancy wellbeing
Did you know that listening to calming music during pregnancy can reduce your anxiety levels while simultaneously improving your baby’s in-utero experience? As expectant mothers navigate profound physical and emotional changes, sound therapy and mindfulness practices offer powerful, science-backed tools for nurturing both maternal and fetal wellbeing.
Postpartum emotional recovery: healing beyond the physical
The first weeks after giving birth are filled with contradictions. You might feel overwhelming love for your baby while simultaneously grieving the person you were before. You may experience profound joy one moment and crushing anxiety the next. This emotional complexity isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with you—it’s a natural response to one of life’s most significant transitions.
Why Maternal Support Should Be Built Into Every DEI Strategy
When organizations discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies, certain dimensions often take center stage: race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. Yet one critical element frequently remains overlooked: comprehensive support for maternal wellness. This oversight isn’t just a missed opportunity—it’s a significant gap in truly inclusive workplace cultures.
Third trimester nesting: Why the urge hits and how to channel it
Picture this: you’re 37 weeks pregnant, and suddenly, at 2 AM, you find yourself reorganizing the linen closet or scrubbing baseboards with a toothbrush. Sound familiar? Welcome to the phenomenon known as “nesting” – that powerful urge to prepare your home for your baby’s arrival.
Pregnancy Brain Fog: Why It Happens and Tips to Stay Sharp
Ever put your phone in the refrigerator or forgotten a word mid-sentence during pregnancy? You’re not alone. “Pregnancy brain” or “mommy brain” isn’t just a myth—it’s a scientifically documented phenomenon affecting approximately 80% of expectant mothers who notice changes in memory, focus, or thinking during pregnancy or after birth.
How inclusive pregnancy policies strengthen workplace culture
Pregnancy and new parenthood represent transformative life chapters that impact individuals across all family structures. Yet many workplace policies still follow traditional models that fail to recognize the diversity of modern families. As companies increasingly prioritize employee wellbeing, creating inclusive pregnancy support policies has become essential not just for compliance, but as a strategic approach to building stronger workplace cultures.
Two moms, one journey: What same-sex female couples should know about pregnancy
Are you and your partner dreaming of starting a family together? For same-sex female couples, the path to parenthood involves unique planning and decisions that deserve thoughtful consideration. Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring your options or ready to begin the process, understanding your choices can help you navigate this meaningful journey with confidence and joy.
Postpartum core recovery: Gentle steps to rebuild strength
Have you recently given birth and noticed your body feels different? That once-strong core now feels like jelly, and simple movements that used to be effortless now require conscious effort. You’re not alone—pregnancy and childbirth fundamentally transform your body’s center of strength.