Tag: c-section

Strengthen your immune system during pregnancy

Living dirty for better optimal health is an idea that I’ve just been introduced to after reading “The Microbiome Solution” by Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan is a gastroenterologist working at Georgetown University Hospital and also running her own integrative health center for women. What does all of this have to...

Microbiome, birth, and baby: What you need to know

By Kristy Rodriguez

The microbiome plays a big role in our overall health and well-being. This is true for even the tiniest of us, newborn babies.Find out exactly what the microbiome is and how it plays a role in your baby's overall health, especially at the time of birth.

An Unplanned C-Section

By Pregnancy Contributor

The birth of your child is extremely personal and unique- and yet, somehow, very much the same. The CDC says that in 2013, Cesarean sections accounted for 32.7% of all births in the United States. That’s a lot- approximately 1.2 million, give or take. Talk to any mom, seasoned or...

What is a family-centered or gentle C-section?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

There is a new option available called family-centered, gentle C-section, or "gentle-C.” This practice began in an effort to make your C-section experience as close to a natural birthing one as possible. We outline how doctors have tweaked this traditional surgery in this article.

7 tips for recovery from a C-Section

By admin

I recently wrote about my unplanned C-section recently on here, and today I wanted to share a few tips on how I had a good recovery from the surgery. Remember – your body is recovering from major surgery, as well as adjusting to caring for a newborn, so have realistic expectations!...