Articles about Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum

Getting pregnant with twins is simultaneously a double blessing and double trouble. While twin pregnancies most often result in a healthy if not harried mom and two delightful babies, they can also be riskier than singleton pregnancies. Twin or triplet pregnancies occur in approximately 3% of births, and that number may be increasing. While assisted…

Several months ago I posted about sore nipples, one of the most common complaints of breastfeeding mothers. Another relatively common complaint is breast pain. Breast pain can involve the entire breast or it can be localized to one area. The three primary causes of breast pain are engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis. Breast Engorgement Engorgement refers…

As a nurse-midwife, I regularly counsel patients on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. I am a huge proponent of breastfeeding. And though I have witnessed the challenges that women sometimes face when breastfeeding, I had always assumed breastfeeding my own child would be easy. After all, I have plenty of knowledge about breastfeeding…