For the vast majority of births in the United States, women trek to their local hospital and stay 1-2 days for an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, or as many as 3-5 after a complicated or Cesarean delivery. Depending on factors such as your health, baby’s health, and your insurance coverage, the absolute minimum stay tends to be 24 hours during which …
“You’re going to do WHAT with that thing?!?” My mom uttered to me as she realized what exactly was in the cooler in my fridge. “I’m going to have it encapsulated, mom” You see, I took my placenta home with me after the birth of my daughter to have a specialist come to my home to encapsulate it. But, WHY? …
Our clients often ask us, “What kind of diapers should I use on my little one?” The truth is, there is no one brand or type that will work for everyone, because everyone’s priorities are different. Are you concerned about cost? The environment? Best fit? You may need to try a few before you find a brand you want to …
The Womens Health Rehabilitaiton Team at AAMC wanted to share some helpful information on common issues postpartum as this is a topic that is not discussed enough! Some of the issues post-partum are urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and core weakness, pain with intercourse,back and hip injury are common after labor and delivery; be it vaginal or C-section delivery. These issues can …
It’s time to go through the old underwear drawer. Pregnancy without question is one of the most transformative experiences a woman’s body can go through. You hear a lot about what to expect when you’re expecting but there’s definitely a few details they forget to tell you. Your wardrobe is definitely one of them. So, when was the last time …