Preparing for the birth of a baby can be stressful for anyone. But, for women who struggle with anxiety and depression, pregnancy can be a very distressing time. This article discusses possible strategies to support pregnant women who struggle with anxiety and depression.

One of the most important “pieces of the puzzle” of health and wellness for both mother and baby is the mother’s blood pressure. This article explains the significance of elevated blood pressure, and strategies to help.

In the first couple of days after the birth, while you are tucked into bed learning to care for your newborn and yourself, we’ll be working on paperwork behind the scenes. One of the things we do is prepare your baby’s birth records and send them to Texas Vital Statistics so they can create the legal birth certificate. This link tells you more about what’s involved in that process.

ometime in the first couple of days after the birth, many parents notice that their baby’s skin is turning a little bit yellow. Jaundice - yellowing skin (and sometimes even the whites of the eyes) - is not uncommon. We prepared this link to help you understand what jaundice is, how to know if it’s normal or a sign of a serious problem, and what you can do to help your baby avoid jaundice.

As pregnancy progresses, the weight of the uterus compresses some big blood vessels making it even more likely that blood will pool in the veins in the lower half of the body. If this pooling is in the veins of the legs or vulva, they are called varicose veins. If the pooling is in the anus, it’s called hermorrhoids. We created this link to suggest ways to prevent and treat varicose veins in all their forms in pregnancy.