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PPD vs. Baby Blues: Know the Difference

updated August 1, 2025 – Feeling tearful or overwhelmed is common after giving birth, but if you notice these feelings lingering, it could be postpartum depression (PPD). You don’t have to navigate these feelings alone, and help is available once you know the difference between PPD vs. Baby Blues. Key Takeaways for Knowing if it’s […]

Pelvic Floor 101: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pelvic floor therapy has gained more attention recently. There’s a growing understanding of its importance in women’s health, particularly around pregnancy, childbirth and aging. Historically, issues like incontinence or pelvic pain were underreported and under diagnosed. But with advances in medical research and honest conversations taking away the stigma of pelvic floor issues, we now […]

7 Power Breakfasts for New Parents

updated Nov 16, 2025– Everyone has a favorite dinner they like to bring when a new baby is born, but breakfast sets a healthy tone for the whole day. Here are 7 power breakfasts perfect for postpartum parents, families with twins or anyone in need of a healthy morning meal. Coffee (Yes, Even If Breastfeeding)Caffeine […]

Surgeon General’s Advisory: Parenting is a Health Issue

updated: Sept 2, 2025 In 2024, the Surgeon General issued a warning that parenting is a health issue and it sounded like a turning point. Finally, the government acknowledged what parents live every day. But here we are over a year later and little has changed. No new advisories, no sweeping legislation and federal family […]

Why You Want a Birthing Friendly Hospital

In June 2022 the White House unveiled the Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis, which aims for better birth outcomes. Successes of the blueprint include expanded Medicaid postpartum coverage and increased access to care. One of the most powerful improvements however, is the Birthing-Friendly Hospital designation. This blog, Why You Want a Birthing Friendly […]