by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 22, 2017 | Motherhood
“Honey, do you think I had postpartum depression?”, I asked my husband. Before the words left my mouth, he quickly said “Yes” and walked away. Hmmmmmm… My next thought…“Was it that bad, and did I miss it??” My dream has always been to become a mother. When...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 20, 2017 | Motherhood
A lot happens to your body immediately after you deliver. From a still-big belly to shaking, don’t be surprised by these post-birth experiences. When I packed my hospital bag before giving birth, I threw in a tunic and a pair of pre-pregnancy capris for...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 18, 2017 | Motherhood
Cord blood banking refers to the storage of a newborn’s umbilical cord blood cells. Parents can store their baby’s cord blood for long periods of time, and these cells can be used for treatments in the future. Since the cord blood cells are kept in...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 16, 2017 | Pregnancy
Inducing labor in older pregnant women as they near their due date won’t worsen their birth experiences or make them any more likely to need a C-section, new research finds. A study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine found that inducing...
by Kimberlyn Robinson | Oct 14, 2017 | Motherhood
CONTRACEPTION OPTIONS AFTER BABY Contraception in the immediate postpartum period The postpartum period places women at an increased risk for blood clots due to the hormonal and physiologic changes that occur. Additionally, some estrogen-containing...
