Why Am I Having So Many Braxton-Hicks Contractions?
If you’re pregnant and feeling your belly tighten up throughout the day, you might be experiencing something called Braxton-Hicks contractions. These are “practice contractions” that many pregnant women feel, especially in the second and third trimesters. Some...
Do Contractions Make You Fart?
Your growing baby can affect your digestive system. To start, there’s morning sickness. Then, your hormones disturb the digestive process, and your baby grows larger, moving your organs along the way. A hormone called prostaglandin gets your body ready...
How to Get Ready for Labor
Having a baby is a major life event, so feeling overwhelmed is completely normal. There is a lot to learn and decide, but preparing ahead will make your labor and delivery experience easier. You might be wondering how to get ready for labor. Your body naturally...
What You Need to Know About Giving Birth by C-Section
Even though a C-section is major surgery and may seem scary, it doesn’t have to be if you’ve got a better understanding of what it entails. So, we made a list of 6 things you should know about giving birth by C-section to put your pregnant mind at ease. 1. What...