This article was researched, written, and edited by our team here at Beenke. Published with love for parents everywhere!
Short Answer - Bleeding during pregnancy is common (particularly in the first trimester) and it may be no cause for alarm….HOWEVER, bleeding can sometimes indicate a serious issue. You should always report it to your doctor immediately. If you notice you are bleeding, wear a pad or panty liner so you can see how much you are bleeding, along with t.... Read More
Short Answer - No research to date supports this (but it probably won’t hurt your baby). A fetus’ ability to hear is developed by the second trimester, so they can hear music… but no one is really sure if listening to Mozart is soothing and satisfying, or just annoying to a developing child. If you decide to try it, keep in mind that amniotic flu.... Read More
Short Answer - Placenta previa occurs when the placenta (the organ created during pregnancy that nourishes the fetus) lies unusually low in the uterus, either partly or completely blocking the cervix. Placenta previa usually resolves on its own, but if it progresses to later stages of the pregnancy it can cause bleeding or other complications, so a.... Read More
After having baby #1 the traditional way (in a hospital), Holly Pevzner decided to have baby #2 at home. This wasn’t a quick and easy decision, her first child had come so fast...she almost had him in public! When she found out she was pregnant a second time, she asked her doctor how she might avoid that kind of craziness this go-around. The doc.... Read More
We’ve all heard scary stories of emergency c-sections performed because mom or baby was in distress. The anxiety and stress of these situations can result in associating c-sections with a negative birth experience. Corrine, who writes the fashion and lifestyle blog Mint Arrow, wanted to share her birth story to show how a scheduled c-section can a.... Read More