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What to Know About Natural Childbirth
To epidural or not to epidural? We chatted with an OB-GYN and moms who have done childbirth both ways for their insight on a natural childbirth.
The Benefits of Prenatal Massage Therapy
Wondering if prenatal massage therapy is a good fit for you? Learn about the physical and emotional benefits from local moms and therapists.
What to Know About Your Body After Baby
We connected with Dr. Ashley Tovo, an OB/GYN at Medical City Dallas, about what you might want to know about your body after baby.
10 Products to Prevent & Reduce Pregnancy Stretch Marks
As the baby bump grows, your skin obviously stretches, gets dry, sensitive and itchy. Here are 10 products that will help with stretch marks and more.
Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping
We connected with Dr. Sheri Puffer—an OB/GYN on the medical staff at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital—to learn about this new standard for delivery.
How to Prepare Your Little One to Be a Big Brother or Sister
There are steps you can take to smooth the transition before and after the arrival of your firstborn’s new sibling. Check them out.
Rest Well: Pregnancy & Bed Rest
Bed rest may be prescribed for home or at the hospital, and it could last for days or even months. Wherever and however long you’re off your feet, here’s how to get through it.
VBACs: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you had a C-section with your first or second kid, maybe you want to try for a VBAC with your next baby. We spoke to an OB/GYN at Baylor Scott & White – Centennial about what you should know.
How to Make a Birth Plan
There’s a lot to consider before the new baby comes. Here are a few things to consider when making a birth plan.
How to Manage Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum hair loss can be overwhelming, so we spoke to two OBGYNs about what causes the hair loss and how to best manage it.
Midwife or Doula: How to Make Your Choice
How do you know if you should you hire a midwife or a doula? What’s the difference? We spoke to Maria Pokluda, doula and founder of Great Expectations Birth, to answer your questions.
What New Parents Should Know About Those Newborn Quirks
We talked with Dr. Jessica Morse, neonatal pediatrician at Parkland & professor at UT Southwestern who works with Children’s Health Level IV NICU, about those newborn quirks.
Pregnancy and Nutrition: How Important is It Really?
How much do you know about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy? See what Dallas nutritionist has to say.
6 Baby Products You Don’t Need
It’s easy to get bogged down in all the available baby gear—but there are definitely items you don’t need.
The Top 5 Questions to Ask When Trying to Get Pregnant
Dr. Jessica Shepherd—OBGYN, women’s health expert and founder of Her Viewpoint—gave us her top five questions women should ask when trying to get pregnant
The Top 3 Things To Know for Each Trimester
Dr. Jessica Shepherd—OBGYN, women’s health expert and founder of Her Viewpoint—shares her top 3 things pregnant women should lookout for during each trimester.
5 Refreshing Summer Mocktails
If a hop in the pool or staying inside with a massive fan aimed at your face isn’t quite enough to beat the heat, enjoy these 5 refreshing mocktails!
Our Favorite Breastfeeding Accessories
Check out our favorite breastfeeding and nursing accessories, including nursing dresses, nipple cream, nursing bras and more.
The Most Popular Names in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2020
Goddess names for girls and classic names for boys—here’s what’s trending in DFW and how we compare to the U.S. top 20.