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By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Did you know…? The natural protection in breast milk will help nurture your newborn.

Experts agree breast milk is best for babies.

Baby’s first bath will be a new experience for both of you, so give yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy it.

Yes, it seems like another pregnancy miracle, but it’s true—your body produces the perfect baby food: Breast milk.

Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your plans to become pregnant, then fill out this preconception checklist and take it with you.

Did you know? The “superpowers” of breast milk for your baby (and you) cannot be underestimated—and pregnancy is the perfect time to prepare.

Time to think about what to pack for your new baby—including that special going-home outfit—and for yourself, as well as what you might need for breastfeeding.

Your pregnancy: weeks 23 – 27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

Your pregnancy: weeks 5-8. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, is important during this stage. Good nutrition can positively influence your baby's growth and development.

The key question to ask if you’re being tested for, or monitoring, gestational diabetes.

Did you know? Your partner’s diet and lifestyle can play a vital role in conceiving your future baby.

Your pregnancy: weeks 9-13. Your silhouette still may not show your pregnancy, but you begin to feel that the baby is there.

Your pregnancy: weeks 28-31. Your baby and you are now in the final stretch.

Your pregnancy: weeks 32-35.  Your baby is still developing as you near the finish line and it’s mostly adding the finishing touches from here on out. He or she is getting ready to meet you!

Why 30 minutes a day can impact a lifetime.

Stress, hormonal upheaval, and a growing abdomen: all these factors can cause insomnia, nighttime dreaming and nightmares, resulting in fatigue and drowsiness during the day.

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician

Make sure your feeding plans don’t get overlooked in all the excitement of your new arrival.

A lack of folic acid during pregnancy leads to higher risk of neural tube defects in the baby. Learn about supplementing with folic acid and how much you need.

Packing for the hospital is not quite as simple as packing for a weekend trip since you leave home pregnant, and return with an extra bundle of joy.