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Breastfeeding & the Let-Down Reflex What It Is and How to Work With It Breastfeeding looks so natural—but it’s something both you and baby have to learn together. One of the most important (and sometimes surprising) parts of the process…
WORKING WITH NURSES & LACTATION CONSULTANTS Building Your Postpartum Care Team The first hours and days after birth can feel like a whirlwind. You’re healing, bonding, learning, and adjusting—all at once. You don’t have to do it alone. Your postpartum…
Birth Plans Gone Wrong How to Cope When Things Change You’ve written your birth plan. You’ve imagined every detail. But labor has a way of reminding us: babies follow their own timeline. Sometimes, what you planned—a vaginal delivery, no medications,…
Fibroids and Fertility What You Should Know Ask any group of Black women, and chances are, someone has a fibroid story—maybe more than one. Some don’t even know they have them until they’re trying to conceive. Others have known for…
KEEP ON MOVING Staying Active During Pregnancy Pregnancy changes everything—but it doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. In fact, staying active can help you feel stronger, sleep better, and even ease common pregnancy aches and pains. The key? Listen…