Breastfeeding supports the health of both the baby and the breastfeeding person in many ways. Breast milk is the perfect food for babies because it has evolved along with humans to provide the proper nutrition.

Having a baby can be one of the most exciting and scary times in a person’s life. There is a lot of anticipation about what the new baby will be like, how an expectant parent’s life will change, and both how and when the delivery will occur.

Many pregnant individuals are curious about the immediate effect of delivering a baby vaginally. Many have heard stories about getting “cut” during the delivery or needing stitches for tearing.

During pregnancy and postpartum, also called the perinatal period, we always pay attention to physical health. We tend to think about mental health far less, even though mental health changes are one of the most common complications of birth.

Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that attaches and grows outside of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies account for about 2% of all pregnancies.

How we feed our infants is one of the first choices we make after birth. There are many benefits for both the infant and the breastfeeding person. These include mental health benefits.

Exercise is focused, sustained physical activity that increases heart and respiratory rate while working the major body muscles.