Pregnancy is Associated with a Greater Risk of Infection According to the CDC pregnant adults appear to have the same risk as non-pregnant adults of getting COVID-19. However, pregnant women are at a greater risk of getting sick with respiratory infections and severe illnesses. There are a lot of unknowns related to COVID-19 so it […]
5 Pregnancy Podcasts Worth Listening To
Podcasts can be a great resource before, during and after pregnancy. Listening to a podcast can feel more personal and real- almost like you’re chatting with a group of friends. Here are the BBN top pregnancy podcast picks: The Birth Hour On The Birth Hour, Bryn Hunterpalmer hosts a podcast that provides a welcoming space […]
What’s Sleep Got To Do With It?
You’re cruising in your dream car while listening to your favorite song, and having a fabulous day in the sun. Then your radio starts to crackle, and suddenly it sounds more like a crying baby…your baby…again…for the FOURTH time tonight! How could that sweet little newborn you brought home from the hospital turn into such a demanding, […]
Postpartum Hospital Experience: Learn as much as you can!
If you’re planning on giving birth in a hospital it’s important to go in knowing that there will be a lot of teaching going on while your there (and not a whole lot of resting!) Unlike years ago when babies spent a lot of time in the hospital nursery, most hospitals today have you “room […]
What will I feel like After my C-Section?
Much focus (understandably!) is put on your baby when you’re about to have a cesarean section whether it’s scheduled or emergency. Often women don’t consider what a c-section involves for them and how they’ll feel afterward. While I do cover c-section prep and typical procedural information in The Baby Nurse Bible, for now we’ll just […]
Postpartum: Benefits of Rooming In with Your Newborn
Whether you’re in a hospital, birth center, or your own home it’s important to keep your baby in your room with you as much as possible for your first few postpartum days–provided everyone is healthy. Some of the most reputable organizations, including the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College […]
