To eat or not to eat?
It's a great question for labor—and the answer is constantly undergoing change.
Samantha Kauffman, RNC, is the perinatal education coordinator at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial. She holds an extra certification in OB nursing, is a certified childbirth educator, a certified mother-friendly nurse, Rebozo certified, and a hypnobirthing practioner. She enjoys working with new parents or parents adding to their family. Samantha and her husband have been married for 32 years. Both grew up in Newaygo County and they have six children, four grandsons, and one granddaughter. Samantha enjoys working in her community and with the OB providers at Gerber Memorial to share how awesome childbirth and children are. She also enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, reading, and biking.
It's a great question for labor—and the answer is constantly undergoing change.
There's plenty of enjoyment in gardening—but if you're an expectant mom, you should take extra care to avoid tainted soil.
Choosing a childbirth class is a bit like choosing a new phone. There are plenty of options—you just need to choose what's right for you.
Don't rush to dole out the baby food—your little one will benefit more from breastfeeding.
There are ways to increase your milk supply. It begins with the right foods and ample rest.
Know the signs to watch for if you're worried about your little one getting enough milk.
Moms-to-be sometimes crave the strangest things. It's typically harmless—as long as it's food.
You should know your blood type and your partner's blood type—and learn more about Rh incompatibility.
This handy concept offers a great reference for moms as they weigh the risks and rewards of labor choices.
Lay the groundwork ahead of time and your family dog will adjust to your infant without any problems.
With preterm births increasing across the country, there's a lot that moms should know about the added risks of these early births.
Come delivery day, your mindset can make all the difference.