After four births of my own, and years of supporting families as a birth educator, prenatal yoga instructor, and doula, I’ve narrowed down the items I truly love and recommend. These are items I’ve used personally, shared with clients, and seen make a real difference in comfort and confidence through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, I hope these favorites help make your journey a little easier! How to Use This List You don’t ne

This post is part of the series, 10 Tips for a Better Postpartum . This is Tip #10 in a list of 10 things you can do in pregnancy to set...

Consider these natural approaches to relief from pregnancy heartburn.

Giving birth is hard work. It makes sense that your body (and your baby) would need some fuel along the way.

My husband and I exchange looks as soon as we see a pregnant person show up on the television screen because he knows I’m about to say things like, “What?” “Really?!” and “Why?” I understand that writers are trying to make their shows exciting, but the images shown often cannot be further from the reality of what the birth experience can be for prepared and supported birthers. Here is some myth busting of common scenes played out on TV and in movies: Myth No. 1: Labor always

Q: I know it’s good to stay active in pregnancy, but why is prenatal yoga specifically recommended during pregnancy? A: There are many benefits to staying active in pregnancy and because prenatal yoga is specifically designed to be both safe and beneficial for the pregnant body, it is a great activity for pregnant women. In fact, a 2015 review published in the American Journal of Perinatology found that compared to other forms of exercise, women experienced the most benefit