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Strengthen your immune system during pregnancy

By Kristy Rodriguez

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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...

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

By Kristy Rodriguez

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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.

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An Unplanned C-Section

By Pregnancy Contributor

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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...

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

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

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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.

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7 tips for recovery from a C-Section

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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!...

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