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I Never Planned on Giving Birth Alone - Until I Had To

1 week ago | whattoexpect.com | Amelia Harnish

The morning of my 37-week appointment, I took my 2-year-old daughter, Frankie, to preschool; went to work and then headed to my OB/GYN in the afternoon, fully expecting to be home before dinner. When I arrived at my appointment, the nurse commented on how low my bump looked and hooked me up to the fetal monitoring equipment. “You don't feel that?” the nurse asked. “Feel what?” “Contractions.” Contractions? “No, not at all,” I laughed.
Why I Refused to Be a ‘Chill’ Patient During My Second C-Section

1 week ago | whattoexpect.com | Beth Ann Mayer

People-pleasing has been a long toxic trait of mine — I blame eldest daughter syndrome. These tendencies came out in full force during the lead-up to the birth of my first child. In conversations with my care team, I was more concerned with getting non-existent brownie points for being a "chill" patient than actually voicing the desires I had.
Why Is There Aluminum in Vaccines?

1 week ago | whattoexpect.com | Maria Masters

Vaccines are necessary to keep your little one healthy: They work by boosting the immune system’s defenses against an invading virus or bacterium. But as it turns out, vaccines can also benefit from a little boosting — which is where aluminum comes in. Small amounts are added to some vaccines to make them even more effective. Though that may sound worrying, rest assured that putting a little aluminum in certain vaccines is actually a good thing and is perfectly safe. Is there aluminum in vaccines?
Partners Are Bringing Gaming Consoles Into the Delivery Room - But Should They?

1 week ago | whattoexpect.com | Blake Bakkila |Lauren LaCross

As a pregnant mom, you might debate whether to pack an extra pair of pajamas or your own pillow for the delivery room, but there's one hospital bag item in particular that has parents-to-be divided: Is it okay to bring gaming consoles to the labor and delivery wing? "My [boyfriend] insists on bringing his PlayStation to the delivery room to play games when it's time for me to be admitted," wrote one What to Expect Community mom.
Virtual Doulas Are Cheaper and More Accessible — But Can They Actually Give You a Better Birth Experience?

2 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Marygrace Taylor

After working with a doula for the delivery of her first two children, Elise Slade knew she wanted that personalized support the third time around. Except for this birth, the doula didn’t come to the hospital. Instead, she texted and called her doula with questions and updates while she labored. "I didn't want a lot of extra bodies in the room, but I still wanted some extra encouragement," she recalls Slade.
What a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Organic Baby Formula

2 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Lashieka Hunter

With numerous brands of baby formula on the market, choosing the right one can be quite challenging. On top of that, there is the choice between conventional and organic formulas, which can be even more overwhelming. We talked to Kate Geagan, M.S., R.D, a dietitian and family feeding expert, to help clarify the differences between the two types of formulas. Here’s what she had to say about making the best choice for your little one’s nutrition.
Is It Ever Okay to Skip or Delay My Baby’s Vaccines?

3 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Kathleen Felton

Your child gets a lot of vaccines in her first few years of life, and that’s for good reason: Vaccines are the number one way to protect your baby from preventable diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough that can make her extremely sick. And to make sure she doesn’t miss a single potentially life-saving dose, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an immunization schedule that’s been carefully designed to maximize her protection at every age.
Finding the Right Power Pumping Schedule for You

3 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Marygrace Taylor

If you're breastfeeding and your supply isn't as high as you'd like it to be, power pumping can help. The pumping method, which involves expressing breast milk in several short, almost back-to-back sessions, taps into the supply-and-demand nature of milk production — sending your body the signal to make more. The catch? Since power pumping happens in addition to your usual nursing or pumping routine, you'll need to squeeze it into your schedule (which is probably already pretty busy!).
Yes, It's Worth Having a "Newborn Bubble" - Here's How to Do It

3 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Maria Masters

You've been counting down the days until your bundle of joy is here — and, in all likelihood, so have all your family and close friends, who are also eager to meet the new baby. Problem is, this is also the time when your little one's immune system is at its most vulnerable. That's why many doctors recommend creating a "newborn bubble" for your baby by spending time with your immediate family at home and limiting the number of visitors who could get your little one sick.
3 Tips for Easily Defrosting Breast Milk

3 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Marygrace Taylor

You've put in the pumping time to build up a little freezer stash of breast milk (great job!) and now you're ready to pull some out for your baby. So what's the best way to turn the icy clump back into liquid gold for your little one to drink? Gradual gentle thawing is generally the way to go, say the experts.