At Beenke, we know that every birth story is different. Your experience will be as unique and amazing as your child is...and we love that! But we also know that when you’re pregnant, you can’t help but ask your mom friends to share their birth stories with you because it helps to know what you might expect. That’s our roundabout way of saying we.... Read More
We came across Piper’s birth story in the blog Love Lola! This lifestyle blog, written by registered dietitian and mom Lauren Foster, covers food, fashion, and motherhood. Lauren chronicles her entire pregnancy in photos and posts, and she also shares the birth story of of her first child, Piper. Lauren very much wanted to have a natural childbi.... Read More
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
