Pregnancy and Birth
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Pregnancy is not just a waiting period — it’s a phase of transformation, decision, and preparation. In this category, you’ll find evidence-based articles on prenatal health, labor practices, birth choices, and the science behind how your body and baby grow. Topics include things like nutrition, fetal development, birth methods, and how to advocate for yourself in medical settings. Use this as a knowledge base to help you make informed choices on your path to birth.
What is the difference between a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula?
Are lots of people telling you to hire a doula? They might have the right idea. Doulas have a strong track record of helping parents have better birth and postpartum experiences. But when you start to dig into the question 'what is a doula?', you quickly find that there’s not...
Healthy Eating Tips for Pregnancy
Eating for two? Confused by all the guidelines on how to “correctly” eat while pregnant? We feel you. With so many worries ranging from the health of your baby to where to deliver, the last thing you might want to think about is nutrition during pregnancy. Chances are, you have...
Natural Ways to Induce Labor: 4 Tips to Kickstart Labor at Home
Are you looking for the quickest way to go into labor? The third (and second, and first) trimester can feel like the longest part of your pregnancy. Many parents find this to be the most uncomfortable part of their pregnancy. With your baby now fully developed, the waiting game can...
Pregnancy-Safe Essential Oils: Natural help for insomnia, nausea and muscle aches
If you or your partner is pregnant, it can be common to hear about essential oils as an alternative to traditional medicine for conditions such as improving sleep and decreasing headaches. With so many different oils on the market, knowing which to use for what purpose can seem overwhelming. If...
Prenatal Yoga in Atlanta, GA
Prenatal yoga might feel like one more thing that you keep hearing talked about in all your pregnancy groups or from your Atlanta obgyn, but here’s a reason for that! Prenatal yoga is a specialized form of yoga designed to support people throughout their pregnancy. And if you’re worried...
What Can Be Done for Seasonal Allergies When You’re Pregnant?
The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and you are...Sneezing. If you’re dealing with seasonal allergies during pregnancy, you’re not alone, and you’re probably wondering what’s safe to take when you’re expecting. At Well Supported Family, we work with families from bump to baby and know how important it...
Is My Pregnancy Test Positive? How to Read Results and What to Do Next
Is my pregnancy test positive? Taking a home pregnancy test can be a life-changing moment. Whether you're hoping for a positive result or feeling nervous about the outcome, seeing those lines appear can leave you with a lot of questions, especially if the results are faint or unclear. At Well...
How to use your BRAIN to make pregnancy and labor decisions
How to use your BRAIN to make decisions with your provider about your pregnancy and labor. Topics and situations come up in pregnancy and labor that you will have to make a decision about. Example: Do I need a vaginal check at 36 weeks? Do I need to be induced...
Pregnancy Bucket List: 10 Special Ways to Commemorate Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy plays tricks on time, stretching some moments into what feels like an eternity while others zip by in a blur. As you journey through pregnancy, it's a wonderful idea to create a pregnancy bucket list that captures the essence of this special, fleeting season. From personal growth to memorable...
Best Birthing Classes in Stamford, CT
Giving birth soon? Looking ahead to the days, hours, or moments before you meet the little one your family has been patiently waiting for? The last trimester before your baby arrives can feel chaotic. You’re building a nursery, building a human, and there might be a foot that’s been stuck...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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