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"This online childbirth course was better than my hospital's class."

Read on as Tinyhood mom Amanda B. reflects on her experience preparing for childbirth, and what she wishes she had known from the start. When I was pregnant, I had a ton of anxiety about giving birth. There were so many “what-if’s”… What if I can’t handle the pain? What if I tear? What if my epidural doesn’t work? I knew that I wanted to prepare in some way so I would have some sense of what I was walking into.&nbs

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My, How Times Have Changed: 6 New Things Grandparents Need to Know

No matter how much the world changes, babies stay the same. They eat a lot, they poop a lot, and they sleep, well, not a whole lot. But despite this, many of the basic ways we care for babies have changed over the past 20 to 30 years. That’s all thanks to new science and research surrounding baby development. So for all the expecting new grandparents out there, we wanted to outline exactly what some of those changes are and why, so you can feel confident caring for your

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The Top 9 Decisions to Make Before You Go into Labor

There comes a time in your pregnancy when you have the sudden realization that you will actually have to give birth to that baby you’ve been carrying for the last 9 months. And, whether it’s your first or fourth baby, that can cause some anxiety. The best way to overcome that anxiety is to be prepared. Luckily our Childbirth 101 online course will give you the tools you need to go into labor and delivery with confidenc

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5 Ways Your Partner Can Help During Labor

As you inch towards your due date, you’re probably feeling that much more excited to meet your little one…and that much more anxious for your impending labor. If this sounds like you, Tinyhood's online Childbirth 101 course is a must-watch before baby comes. Parents say its the only watch-at-your-ow

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Tips for New Parents on Cradle Cap: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Cradle cap: the skin condition that somehow manages to sound cute. While its name may be more appealing that its appearance, cradle cap is a common occurrence in babies that usually goes away without medical treatment. Read on for more details on how to identify, treat, and prevent cradle cap in your newborn. What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is a skin condition commonly seen in newborns.

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Tummy Time 101: When to Start and Why It’s So Important

As a parent of a new baby, there is a lot to learn... and it won’t be long before the phrase “tummy time” enters your vocabulary. Tummy time is a great way to support your baby’s development while helping baby explore and become comfortable with the world around them. Before you have your baby, you'll want to know the best tummy time positions to start with in the newborn phase and beyond so you can set your baby up for success. The good news is that our

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“We have structural inequities around medical care, but childbirth in particular, that are really based on racism, classism, and sexism. We have found there are ways to address these issues.” - Jennie Joseph, midwife, advocate, & founder of Commonsense Childbirth

Advocating for Yourself During Pregnancy, Labor and Birth

There’s no other way to say it: the U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis. We are the only developed country with a consistently rising maternal mortality rate, and families of color are suffering disproportionately. In fact, pregnant people of color are 3-4 times more likely to die from complications during pregnancy, birth & postpartum than their white counterparts.

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Newborn baby lying in a hospital bassinet, looking to the left, wearing only a diaper with umbilical cord clip visible. A parent's hand is reaching towards the bassinet from the left side.

5 Tips on Caring for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord

Newborn babies. Caring for such a little body can feel so intimidating at first, and for many parents, umbilical cord care in particular can come with its own set of anxieties. And we get it. It’s not exactly something you have to deal with every day. But good news is, this strange looking little stump is a short-lived part of babyhood and will soon become a cute little belly button. While it is still in the healing process, it is relatively easy to care for. Just keep th

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Collage of 9 leaders in women's health Jennie Joseph, Afton Vechery and Carly Leahy, Nina Kossoff, Erica Chidi, Nadine Kaadan, Jemimah Kariuki, Randy Patterson, and Alison Mariella Désir.

International Women’s Day: 9 Empowering Leaders in Women’s Health

At Tinyhood, we celebrate women every day and International Women’s Day 2021 is no exception. This year’s International Women’s Day theme reminds us that progress can only happen when we #ChooseToChallenge the biases around us. That’s why this month, we’re highlighting the achievements of nine people who have done just that. These groundbreaking leaders have chos

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How To Navigate COVID-19 While You’re Expecting

If you’re pregnant, you’re probably wondering how COVID-19 impacts you and your baby. With so much information online, in the world, and in the media about COVID-19, it can be confusing and hard to trust a single “source of truth.” At Tinyhood, our goal is to provide you with current, factual information to help keep you safe and help you make the best decisions for you and your family. How is COVID-19 transmitted?

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New mom sitting in a rocking chair holding swaddled newborn baby, with a breast pump in the foreground.

Understanding Postpartum: What to Expect and Signs to Look For

Having a baby is an enormous event, involving so much preparation. Your body has been changing for nine months. You've been mentally preparing, perhaps with classes or reading. You've likely begun to arrange the baby's space and clothes and toys. But, how can you prepare for the emotional weight of this huge experience?Welcoming a baby is exciting, but with all of the many transitions involved, your feelings might be more complex than you anticipate. This is a brand new

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new parent in delivery room having just given birth, labor team is supporting her and performing post-delivery checks

Vaginal Tearing: What to Expect and How to Heal

On the list of slightly nerve-wracking and definitely unglamorous things about giving birth, vaginal tearing is right up there. Given those chances, it’s important to understand what to expect and how to heal — as always, knowledge is power. What are vaginal tears and why do they occur?Vaginal tears are exactly what they sound like: a tear in the tissue and muscle around your vagina and perineum. Vaginal tears are also called

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Woman during C-section surgery delivery wearing a surgical gown and hair net with blue drape in front of her, doctors are operating.

The Ultimate Guide to C-Sections: What to Expect and How to Recover

What exactly is a cesarean section, why are they performed, what should you expect, and what is recovery like? Cesarean births are common, safe, and nothing to be afraid of. In fact, while most expectant parents plan on a vaginal birth, about 32% of birthing parents in the U.S. give birth via cesarean section. Let’s dive into all things cesarean. What is a cesarean birth?A cesarean birth, also called a C-section, is w

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Blonde pregnant person during labor, kneeling on a hospital bed with their body draped over a blue physio birthing ball.

Top 5 Pain Management Techniques for Childbirth

When you’re pregnant, it’s totally natural to be nervous about labor pain. It’s a big unknown of the birth experience — What will it feel like? How intense will the pain be? How will I react? — and often features prominently in friends’ and family members’ birth stories. But here’s the thing: every body and every birth are different. While you can’t know exactly how yours will respond, we can assure you that our bodies were made to do this

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The Ultimate Guide to Fetal Positioning

By Liz Moorhead As your due date approaches, your baby’s position can be more or less favorable for vaginal birth, meaning presenting fewer potential complications. There are three possible positions, with different variations, and loads of ways to attempt to reposition your baby if needed.

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New mom wearing postpartum mesh underwear while breastfeeding her newborn baby lying down in a bed.

The Top 7 Things You Need for Postpartum Care, According to Experts

By Mairead Kelly It’s natural to focus on your baby during pregnancy—for first-time parents especially, there’s so much to prepare for and learn before they arrive. But rarely, in between bulk-buying diapers, forming yo

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Deciding on the Birth Preferences That Work for You

When it comes to your baby, it's a seemingly endless list of choices to make. You know which baby names you like, you've picked out everything from wipes and onesies to a crib and car seat for your registry, and likely even taken classes to prep for when baby arrives. Chances are, you've also spent some time picturing moments of your labor and birth. The truth is that the birthing process involves so many variables that it’s impossible to predict exactly wh

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Pregnant woman wearing protective face mask talking to her medical team.

Top 11 COVID-19 Questions to Ask Your Provider and Birth Place

By Alena Bowen 2020 is officially behind us — hooray! — but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not. If you’re currently expecting, it’s important to understand how your provider and birth place will keep you and baby safe during your pregnancy, labor, and birth.Ask these 11 questions to get a clear understanding of how your provider’s and birth place’s particular protocols and policies will impact your birth experience

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The Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed for Your Hospital Bag

By Mairead Kelly It’s common for first-time parents to spend months leading up to the day baby arrives juggling a million to-dos. From choosing a pediatrician to staging a picture-perfect nursery nook and building your maternity wardrobe from nursing bra up, it's no secret that there's lots to tackle when preparing for your baby's grand entrance into the world. That said, it’s crucial that you don’t leave out on

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Pregnant person sitting down with their hands on their belly.

The Ultimate Guide to Kick Counts: When to Start and How to Do Them

Kick counts: in your pre-pregnancy days, this phrase may have sounded more like something from the latest fitness trend than a way to stay in tune with your baby. Counting kicks, however, can be an important part of your pregnancy that keeps tabs on baby’s well-being while also building a connection with your little one.For first-time moms in particular,

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