Today, I had a wonderful conversation with a client of mine and she mentioned her team had told her IF she were to take Lovanox, she would be switched to Heparin a month before her due date and an induction would be recommended. Whenever I hear blanket statements like this, I know I need to know more. So I did a deep dive for you.

I get a lot of questions about what is safe during pregnancy. I took what the internet had to say and distilled it here, for you. <3

We always hear about losing your glutes during pregnancy... but why does that happen? And what can we do about it?

Yes, birth will happen regardless of wether or not you prepare for it. And no... you shouldn't leave it all up to chance.

You smell a little different postpartum so your baby can find you! Bacteria is doing fascinating things to help you and your baby bond... using hand sanitizer just gets in the way, and can even be harmful to your baby's skin! Skip the sanitizer and just wash your hands.

Decision fatigue is real... the long and short of it is that RhoGAM seems to be worth the minimal risk!

Practical philosophy at its finest...

When I was 7 months pregnant I had this red, itching, burning sensation... It was miserable, and no one could tell me what was going on. All my tests came back negative... and then, as if nothing could get worse, my water broke early.

Now, before you roll your eyes, let’s be clear: I’m not saying “Smile and your troubles will be gone!” This is actually about using a simple, science-backed tool to make your life a little bit easier when things get tough.

There are so many things your provider will tell you about your placenta... or maybe they will tell you nothing. But I want you to know that there are a lot of things that you might hear about your placenta, and here is a cooool little outline for you to learn about all the fun things about your placenta- My 3rd placenta was the biggest placenta my midwife had every seen!!! (I attribute it to the collagen protein powder I was taking religiously but I have no evidence for that)

Forming new habits is challenging. But why? It all comes down to neuroplasticity. The brain’s ability to reinforce thoughts and actions that are repeated, and the fact that repetition can be an incredible tool for harnessing the power of neuroplasticity.

Isn’t it adorable how newborns are squished into this little baby ball? Everything is flexed onto itself and it makes it hard to clean those creases. This post explains why it’s a thing, and what you need to know about it.

Maybe you always thought if you slept in a separate room from your partner or spouse- that had to mean things weren’t going well… but what if it meant that everyone was getting more sleep and your relationship was thriving?

Her OB told her she had a 60% chance of a successful VBAC. Where did that number come from?!

Taking care of yourself while pregnant is not always easy… read this quick guide to help you make a game plan. Health always comes down to enough water, the right nutrition, exercise, and sleep doesn’t it?

There is no right way! These are the most important things I learned in my first pregnancy.

Your partner’s bond with your baby is no joke. Here’s how you can get out of their way, while still maintaining your sanity.

Barb mentioned that baby cells end up in your heart… so I did a deep dive. Because this is the COOLEST thing.