You may have heard the news… Eating dates in late pregnancy may increase cervical ripening… Ok great, what is cervical ripening, you may ask. Before and during labor our cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina) begins to...
Both born and raised in Chicago, we met during our law school orientation and instantly connected. We were close friends and roommates throughout law school. We’ve been fortunate to experience so many of our milestones together. Celebrating weddings,...
Have you ever met a mom… that when given the opportunity to talk about her birth story, didn’t hesitate to share the horror of what took place on what was supposed to be such a magical moment? Have you ever met a mom who did this whose kids were way past...
The other day at a prenatal meeting a partner asked us the best question ever. What should I do for my wife once I have to go back to work. So we compiled a list of our most appreciated gestures you can do for her anytime once baby has arrived. MAKE FOOD, FOOD, &...
When most people think of changing their diet for constipation they immediately think add more fiber. But, diet for constipation goes way beyond fiber, too much fiber can actually cause more constipation. Here are a our favorite ways to stay regular during pregnancy...
Postpartum depression is becoming more widely known, which is important because it’s common. For a long time, it wasn’t something people were talking about. But the problem is that “postpartum depression” is a blanket term used for many very different conditions....
