Babies are meant to be born headfirst, facing your back. This is called a “vertex” position. It’s the easiest way for them to squeeze out of the birth canal, because the crown of their head emerges first and clears the way for the rest of the body to follow. However, not all little ones cooperate […]
Last updated Aug. 29, 2017. You may have heard about the Zika virus in the news the past couple of years. It was originally discovered in Uganda and is now found in Central and South America. However, it’s spreading farther and farther north and can be extremely dangerous if contracted during pregnancy. This post will […]
Pregnancy is an exciting time and everyone is going to have a lot of advice for you – whether you ask for it or not. Among other things, you’ll probably hear a lot of old wives’ tales about how to determine the gender, how to beat morning sickness, and more. Here are some of the […]