Category: Pregnancy
Can cinnamon cause a miscarriage during pregnancy?
January 17, 2024
Myth or fact? Can cinnamon cause miscarriage during pregnancy? A birth nurse weighs in. We may never worry more about...
1st Trimester, 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Pregnancy
Cold Decongestants that are Safe for Pregnancy
January 17, 2024
While there are several off-limits medications while pregnant, there are certain cold decongestants that are safe for pregnancy. A birth...
1st Trimester, 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Pregnancy
6 of the Best Protein Powder Shakes for Pregnancy
January 3, 2024
Yes, you can drink protein shakes in pregnancy. As a birth nurse, I highly recommend it. Here are 6 of...
2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Pregnancy
11 of the Best Maternity Dresses and Gowns for a Photoshoot in 2025
January 3, 2024
11 of the best maternity dresses and gowns for a photoshoot in 2025 from several different shops. From inexpensive to...
Is drinking alcohol during pregnancy ok?
July 29, 2023
Is drinking alcohol during pregnancy ok? And what if I already did? A postpartum nurse weighs in on drinking while...
11 Ways to Help Pelvic Pain at 38 Weeks Pregnant
July 15, 2023
Can’t Walk? Here are 11 ways to help pelvic pain at 38 weeks pregnant, from a birth nurse and physiology...
Pregnant with Leaking Fluid and No Contractions
July 9, 2023
This is a common scenario in the birth world. Did your water break? Is it something else? Let’s look at...
How Soon Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?
July 9, 2023
Here’s how soon you can take a pregnancy test, and it be accurate, from a birth nurse. No matter the...
How Many Weeks is 6 Months Pregnant?
November 3, 2022
Forty pregnancy weeks is 9 months of pregnancy…or wait is it 10 months? The way your health care provider breaks...