by thebirthcenter | Aug 3, 2026 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
Congratulations on your new baby and getting through those first forty days! If your baby is exclusively breastfed and gaining well, you should have a full milk supply as you prepare to go back to work. Baby’s milk intake is pretty stable between 5 weeks and 6 months...
by thebirthcenter | Aug 3, 2026 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood, Uncategorized
Talking with teens about relationships can feel uncomfortable for many caregivers, but these conversations are one of the most important ways to support healthy development. Teens are learning how to navigate friendships, dating, boundaries, and communication — and...
by KaceyMarie Berardinelli | Aug 3, 2026 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood, Women's Health and Wellness
August is the month when the heat is sticky and humid, making cooking meals feel dreadful. As summer is almost over and parents are getting the kids ready for school, you will want quick meals during the day. I know that in the summer I do not want to be in a warm...
by KaceyMarie Berardinelli | Jun 1, 2026 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
Summertime is all about being outside soaking up the sunshine, and spending time in the pool. However it is vital to remember about water safety. Drowning can occur in any body of water, including pools and bathtubs, and in just a few inches of water. Ensuring your...
by thebirthcenter | Jun 1, 2026 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood, Women's Health and Wellness
Summer brings sunshine, vacations, pool days, and warmer temperatures — but for breastfeeding parents, it also means paying extra attention to hydration. Breastfeeding already increases your body’s fluid needs, and hot weather can make dehydration happen even faster....
by thebirthcenter | Apr 1, 2026 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood, Women's Health and Wellness
Last week I had the immense honor of sitting with a young woman journeying through HPA axis dysregulation, often called adrenal fatigue, along with stress addiction, hormonal acne, and the deep exhaustion that chronic overwhelm can place on the body. Like many women...
