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.
The Doula Guide to Birth
Every birth is unique. But childbirth for everyone is a transformative experience. No matter how your birth unfolds, it will be an event that stays with you for a lifetime. Pregnancy and birth have the power to change you, to show you hidden strengths and love deeper than you ever...
4 Ways a Doula Can Transform the Birthing Experience for Moms-to-Be
Women have been helping each other through childbirth since the dawn of time. Today, we call these dedicated people doulas. The word doula comes from ancient Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” Modern professional doulas serve just about every niche of the childbearing spectrum: birth, postpartum, loss, antenatal… doulas are...
Preterm Labor Symptoms
When labor occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it’s called preterm labor. Being in labor means that the cervix is opening and can result in preterm birth. Babies born premature are at risk of health complications and may require extensive support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)....
Signs of Miscarriage: How to Cope
If you’re reading this while experiencing potential signs of miscarriage, first take a long, slow breath. Not knowing how to cope with the physical and emotional pain of threatened miscarriage is completely valid. The best gift to give yourself is to stay in the present: try not to think too...
5 Amazing Facts About Doulas in Honor of World Doula Week
It’s time to celebrate the doulas in your life! Every year, March 22-28 marks World Doula Week - a time to spread awareness around the many ways that these essential non-medical support people better the lives of parents and babies. Doulas work tirelessly and passionately, using their vast knowledge and...
Preparing your Mind, Body and Soul for a Successful VBAC
Congratulations! You’re pregnant again, and you’re hoping for a different birth experience this time around. We're going to talk about Preparing for a Successful VBAC. It's important to prepare your mind, body and soul for a successful VBAC When you’re planning a vaginal birth after Cesarean, you may find yourself...
Choosing Prenatal Vitamins
If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant you are already aware that apparently you are required to take vitamins daily to support a healthy pregnancy. If you type prenatal vitamins into amazon you will get HUNDREDS of options. It’s endless and exhausting. Let us help you out a...
Chiropractic care during Pregnancy
Chiropractic during pregnancy. Should we? Shouldn't we? We asked an expert! Guest blog by Dr. Andrea Pregnancy is a very exciting time in a woman’s life but also can be quite stressful in many ways. Chiropractic during pregnancy can help. Chiropractic is a non-invasive, natural way to keep our bodies...
Working Out During Pregnancy
Hey girl, I get it. You’re tired, you’re hungry, you’re uncomfortable, possibly nauseous and you’re inevitably going to be gaining weight for the foreseeable future. Why bother working out during pregnancy? Why not just start back up after the baby comes? Many women feel this way; however, staying sedentary during...
Double The Fun: Pregnancy with Twins
Did you just find out that you’re pregnant with twins? Double congratulations! Along with the awe and excitement, it’s totally normal to feel a bit overwhelmed when preparing for the arrival of your little ones. Thankfully, there are lots of wonderful support systems and products that help make life with...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
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