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Your postpartum recovery journey: 4 self-care essentials for new moms

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Nov 6, 2025

Congratulations, mama! You've just accomplished something extraordinary. But as you hold your precious little one, you might be wondering: "What happens now—to me?" The postpartum recovery period is a profound journey that deserves just as much attention as your pregnancy did....

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Mastitis 101: What to do if you notice these mastitis symptoms

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Oct 28, 2025

If you’re breastfeeding, you may have heard about a common condition among nursing mothers called mastitis, or maybe you’re wondering whether the pain you’re experiencing is due to mastitis symptoms. Thankfully for breastfeeding women and their babies, there are ways...

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7 gestational diabetes self-care tips every mom can use

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Oct 27, 2025

Pregnancy comes with plenty of changes, questions and, of course, emotions. If you’ve recently learned you have gestational diabetes, you might feel worried or unsure about what comes next. Gestational diabetes is manageable, and with guidance from your care team and...

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Pregnancy and sciatica nerve pain: Everything you need to know

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Oct 7, 2025

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it often comes with aches and pains you never expected. One of the most uncomfortable issues many expectant moms face is sciatica nerve pain during pregnancy. If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain...

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Your guide to postpartum exercise: How to ease back into working out post-pregnancy

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Aug 25, 2025

After you’ve experienced the joy of having a baby, postpartum exercise can be full of complicated emotions and considerations. There can be pressure to start working out or, worse, “bounce back.” While it’s true that moving your body can help...

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I'm pregnant...now what? 4 things to do in the early stages of pregnancy

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Aug 20, 2025

So, you’ve just discovered you're pregnant, and you're probably experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. The early stages of pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but with the right information and support, you can navigate this incredible journey with confidence. Let's take a closer...

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Braxton Hicks vs. real contractions: How to tell them apart

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Aug 14, 2025

Your due date is close, but you still have a few weeks. Yet you keep feeling this weird sensation in your abdomen, almost like menstrual cramps, and you’re wondering if this could be a sign that you're in labor. Pregnancy...

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How to prevent gestational diabetes: 4 tips for a healthy pregnancy

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Jul 7, 2025

If you’re pregnant or planning to be, you’ve probably heard the term gestational diabetes at your doctor’s office. It can sound scary, but here’s the good news: there’s a lot you can do to lower your risk if you know...

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Navigating a high-risk pregnancy: 10 tips for staying healthy and feeling positive

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May 28, 2025

Preparing for the birth of a child can be one of the most amazing moments of your life. And yet learning that your pregnancy is considered "high-risk" can feel overwhelming. You might be worried about what this high-risk pregnancy means for...

A happy pregnant woman who understands preeclampsia vs. eclampsia and knows when to speak to her OBGYN.

Eclampsia vs. preeclampsia: What you need to know for your pregnancy journey

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May 21, 2025

Your body undergoes many changes during pregnancy, and there are several specific conditions that women can experience, including preeclampsia and eclampsia. But what are these conditions, how are they related and what are the differences between the two? From lowering...

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Postpartum bleeding: What’s normal and what’s not

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Mar 19, 2025

Bringing a baby into the world is an incredible experience, but the postpartum period comes with changes and challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming. One of the most common concerns new mothers have is regarding postpartum bleeding—how much is normal, how...

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Preconception health: How to prepare for pregnancy

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Dec 31, 2024

If you’re thinking about growing your family soon, you might have some questions about how to prepare for pregnancy. While much of the focus often falls on the pregnancy itself, the months leading up to conception (also known as preconception)...

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Back pain during pregnancy: 6 tips for relief

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Aug 15, 2024

If you’re a pregnant mom dealing with back pain, you’re not alone. Back pain during pregnancy is very common. While you want to choose treatments for back pain during pregnancy that keep you and your baby safe, you do have...

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The stages of labor: What to expect during childbirth

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Aug 7, 2024

Bringing new life into the world is an incredible journey filled with anticipation. As your due date comes closer, your maternity care team will be by your side to support you through all stages of labor and delivery. From the first...

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My unmedicated hospital birth story: How I found the right support for my natural birth

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Mar 15, 2024

Jenny Anchondo is the host of “Inside DFW with Jenny Anchondo” on CW33 TV. She lives in Dallas with her husband and their two daughters. She recently gave birth at Baylor University Medical Center. This is her story. When my...

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How to support a new mother’s postpartum mental health

Healthy Living

Jan 18, 2024

Welcoming a new life into the world is an extraordinary experience, yet the postpartum period often brings an array of emotions and adjustments that can be challenging as well as rewarding. Many women face mental health challenges in the days...

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Harnessing food's healing power: How diet impacts postpartum depression symptoms

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Nov 22, 2023

In the whirlwind of becoming a new parent, the postpartum period—those weeks after you give birth—can bring about emotional shifts. Baby blues are common after childbirth and are characterized by feeling sad, worried and tired. They go away within a...

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From baby blues to depression: What to know about managing your mental health after childbirth

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Oct 18, 2023

Bringing home a new baby can be one of the happiest experiences in a woman’s life, full of smiles and sunshine. However, for many new mothers, the experience is not always as sunny as they expect. Understanding the baby blues...

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Two miracles, one family: A couple’s journey through pregnancy and surrogacy

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Sep 28, 2023

Angela Owens always wanted a big family, as did her husband Jason. So, after marrying in 2017, they started trying to have children right away. “We didn’t think we’d have any problems because we were both young and healthy,” Angela...

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From heartbreak to healing: After infant loss, family inspires hope through surrogacy and adoption

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Jun 14, 2023

Husband and wife Steve and Kristin’s devastating experience of infant loss through surrogacy is ultimately a story of hope and healing in the end. Today, the family of four shares their story in hopes that it will encourage and inspire...