Do you love board games? (Or yard games, a few of those managed their way onto this list!) Enjoy this review of fetal development told through the lens of common games you might have in your home.
Pregnancy Updates for Board Gamers
Tag: science
Wait, what do human embryos eat??
Have you ever wondered? I have. And I can't WAIT to tell you!
What you haven’t heard about moderate exercise and pregnancy
I don't just mean growing a human – but let's give credit where credit is due!
Terms Explained: what’s Vitamin K?
You're looking at your adorable newborn, welcoming them to the world, and then somebody's asking you about giving them some kind of a shot?! What IS Vitamin K, anyway?
Pregnancy Updates for Muggles (fetal development, Harry Potter edition)
It's Harry Potter's birthday today! In honor of this special occasion, please enjoy this review of fetal development written especially for Muggles by Emily Martin.
6 ways to progress in labor
You've probably heard about measuring progression in labor through dilation ("6 centimeters now!", or "Ugh, I was 1 centimeter at my last appointmet" – that kind of thing). But did you know that there are five other important steps that we expect to see happen during labor? Here's a handy breakdown of the six main ways people progress in labor.
6 fascinating facts about fetal hearing
If you've ever wondered what's up with singing to pregnant bellies or how much language newborns understand, here are six questions and answers about fetal hearing that you might find interesting.
What’s the deal with placenta consumption?
Love it? Hate it? No idea what it is? Read this post to learn about placenta consumption.
Why do I need to pee when I nurse or pump?
Answering the questions that matter to lactating parents.
Paid maternity leave is good for nonprofits (including the Catholic Church)
Did you know that research indicates that there are important benefits for nonprofits who offer paid maternity leave to employees?
Abby the Sociologist Doula 