If you've ever seen a baby getting a tan at a hospital and been confused, let me catch you up.
Terms Explained: what is jaundice?
Tag: science
Introducing: the Early Pregnancy Class!
Introducing the latest class offering from Abby the Sociologist Doula: the Early Pregnancy Class!
Passionate about women’s health, from tattoos to fertility awareness: an interview with an NFP instructor
For NFP week, I sat down with Johnna Wilford, a health, wellbeing, and FEMM/SymptoPro coach in Kentucky, to ask her a few questions about NFP. We also talked about curly hair and her favorite hormone. I hope you enjoy the interview!
Happy National Hydration Day! Let’s talk about hydration and contractions.
One of the most common pieces of advice people having contractions will hear is, "Drink a glass of water and see what happens." But what does drinking water actually do for you?
Terms Explained: what is an Apgar score?
Have you ever wondered what apgar is? Or, just as accurately, WHO apgar is?
Terms Explained: what is Wharton’s jelly?
Well, it isn't meant to be paired with peanut butter. Learn more about the umbilical cord in this article!
Vision changes while pregnant and postpartum
Why did everything get blurrier when you got pregnant?
Interview by Fatherly: my project on parenting and risk
Fatherly, a digital publication for parents, interviewed me and my coauthor, Elizabeth McClintock, about a project we are working on looking at parenting and risk in the United States.
Evidence-based strategies for battling nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Feeling defeated by morning sickness? Here are a few strategies for you to try in your battle against "Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy."
My favorite resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum information
Here is a short list of my favorite resources. Keep in mind that these are my personal favorites, and they may not be your cup of tea. But I hope they help you find a starting point.
Abby the Sociologist Doula 