2 Questions to Ask When Feeling Labor Pain

October 28, 2024 | by: Lindsey VanAlstyne, LCCE

Ask these two question for a less painful, more peaceful birth.

A 62-Year-Old Organization Battling the Maternal Health Crisis: The Lamaze of Today

November 15, 2023 | by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE, Executive Director, Lamaze International

ADHD and Pregnancy: Is It Safe to Take Your Medication?

June 29, 2023 | by: Katja Holzhei

You have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have been medicated for a while, or recently started treatment. And you are pregnant. One of your most pressing questions might be whether it is safe to continue with medication. The stimulants help you function during the day. They successfully tame your ADHD symptoms. But do they put your baby's brain development at risk?

Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice: Keep Mother and Baby Together – It’s Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding

May 31, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri

Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition.

Research supports the traditional practice of keeping parents and newborns together. Evidence shows that this is a key element of nature's plan. People experiencing natural birth have high levels of catecholamines, oxytocin, and endorphins. Catecholamines ensure that parent and baby are alert and ready to get to know each other.

Healthy Pregnancy & Birth To Do List: Postpartum Weeks 1-4

May 24, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri

Welcome to the first four weeks of postpartum in this month-by-month checklist guide to a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! This to-do list with a twist contains key tips and action items for optimal health and birth and post-birth preparation, in addition to reminders for fun things, too. Take a look at the checklists from months 1-10 of pregnancy.