Amended Visitation Policy (Except for Emergency Room)
Click here for our Visitor Policy (Updated 6/11: Maternity & End-of-Life)From the moment you find out you’re pregnant, everything changes. Things that might not seem like they’d be affected by your being pregnant or having a baby, totally are! A lot is changing in your body and your lifestyle—you have…
Read moreNothing is quite “normal” when you’re pregnant—even everyday things that feel the same, aren’t. You feel different, need different things, need to avoid different things, etc. It’s getting hotter by the day in Alabama, and you’re probably itching for a…
Read moreBeing pregnant is never really easy—you’re growing a person after all! Add summer heat to the mix, and being pregnant might seem impossible. It can be uncomfortable, to say the least. If you’re preparing for a hot Southern summer while…
Read moreOdds are, if you’re pregnant or have young children, you’re probably already doing a great job of washing your hands and keeping the germs at bay. Keep up the good work! But there are other important things you need to…
Read morePregnancy brings on a wide range of emotions, sometimes all at once—and stress is one of the most prevalent ones. Between your fluctuating hormone levels, physical discomfort, and worrying about the future, it’s a miracle you aren’t a big ball…
Read moreWe’re not going to lie—it’s a weird time. All around the world, people have to miss out on important events like graduations, holidays, and even weddings due to COVID-19. That also includes some of the things you were probably looking…
Read moreCOVID-19 is a new virus—there’s a lot we don’t know, and a lot we’re still learning about it like how it spreads and how it affects us. Being pregnant during times like these can be stressful, but we’re here to…
Read moreMilk production typically begins around the middle of your pregnancy. For more mothers, their milk will come in—meaning it will increase in quantity and begin the change from colostrum to mature milk—between two and five days. Colostrum Is there any…
Read moreBeing pregnant comes with so much excitement—gender reveals, beautiful nurseries, the cutest baby clothes—and of course, meeting your little one! It’s no secret; however, that pregnancy can also put a damper on certain parts of your life. Your body is…
Read moreBack pain is pretty common during pregnancy—you are, after all, carrying a lot of extra weight on the front of your body. Sciatica is one of the most severe types of back pain you can get, but there are several…
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