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Feel calmer and more confident in labor. Learn how doulas help with continuous support, natural comfort measures and better birth outcomes.

Discover how to choose the right doula for your birth journey. Get tips on interviewing, questions to ask and ways to build a supportive partnership.

Discover how doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support for a safer, more empowering birth. Read the full post to learn more.

Mifepristone. The abortion pill. It seems as if every news channel and media outlet is talking about this medication these days. And for now, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided this medication will remain accessible to Americans. 

So what is all the fuss about? Let’s break it down.

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Mental health, mood changes, and anxiety or anxiety-related conditions are very common during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth. One in five birthing people, during pregnancy or postpartum (after birth), experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), frightening thoughts, or other mental health conditions or symptoms. Getting help...

Understand the causes of birth defects, including lifestyle, medications, infections, and environmental exposures. Read for prevention tips.

Folic acid can help protect your baby’s development before you’re even pregnant. Learn the benefits, how much you need and the best food sources.