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Pillar: Pregnancy to Early Postpartum — Comprehensive Guide with Cluster Posts

Pillar overview: This comprehensive guide covers maternal health, birth preparation, and newborn basics in one central post...

Prepare Older Children for a New Baby: Reduce Stress, Protect Recovery

Problem: Welcoming a new baby often leaves older children feeling confused, jealous, or anxious—and leaves parents exhausted, overwhelmed, and worried...

Gentle Baby Massage: Calm Connection (Problem–Agitate–Solution)

Problem: You’re exhausted, your baby is unsettled, and you don’t know a safe, simple way to help—feeds, sleep and colic leave both of you tense and an...

Quick guide: Baby tummy troubles — signs, simple fixes, and when to call

Main point: Most infant tummy upset is manageable with simple measures and careful observation, but seek prompt medical care for red flags (high fever...

Newborn Care & Postpartum Support — What, Why, How, What If

What: Practical, evidence‑based guidance for the late pregnancy, birth and early postpartum period—covering key prenatal visits and screens, basic new...

Safe Pregnancy Travel: Quick Guide

Main point: Before you book or travel, check your pregnancy stage with your prenatal provider and get written guidance if recommended; many people can...

VBAC/TOLAC: Turn Fear into a Confident Birth Plan

Problem: After a prior cesarean, many expectant parents feel stuck between the desire for a vaginal birth and fear of rare but serious complications—u...

Babywearing That Helps: Solve Overwhelm, Protect Safety, and Stay Close

Problem: You’re juggling a fussy newborn, healing from birth, or trying to meet other family needs — and every minute feels urgent...

Partner Support in Pregnancy & Early Parenthood — What, Why, How, What If

What: Practical and emotional partner support during pregnancy and early parenthood — tasks, presence, and shared decision-making...

Induction of Labor — What, Why, How, What If

What: Induction of labor means using medical or simple procedures to start or strengthen contractions so labor progresses...