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Formula has come a long way, and can be a good substitute if you are struggling to produce breast milk, but it isn’t a perfect replacement. Breastfeeding means that your baby gets antibodies, probiotics and other immune-protective components that are […]

Prenatal care is a cornerstone of a healthy pregnancy, labor, and baby. Why? Because throughout your pregnancy, prenatal checkups are used to ensure both you and your baby are progressing as you should. It provides the opportunity for you to […]

Throughout your pregnancy, you were intimately connected to your baby via the umbilical cord. This amazing combination of two arteries, a vein, gelatinous material called Wharton’s jelly and a very tough outer membrane, delivered the nutrient-rich, oxygenated blood your baby […]

First fish, now fruit? That’s what it looks like. The results of a recent study, published in EBioMedicine, are considered preliminary, but it looks like eating fruit may be one of the best things you can do to improve your […]

Until recently, one of the biggest differences between eastern and western medical practices was that eastern practices look at the whole, while western medicine had a tendency to break everything down into its parts. Breastfeeding is a prime example of […]

Remember when you thought morning sickness only happened in the morning? And then you got pregnant and found out that it is actually more like all-the-time-sickness? Well, postpartum depression is kind of like that. Postpartum depression can be more or […]

Congratulations, sweet Mama. You have arrived! This is the month we’ve all been waiting for. By Week 36, your baby is considered “safe” to enter the world. Her lungs are healthy and she will most likely be able to take […]

This is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and we’re celebrating over here at Overlake OB/GYN. How much do we love breastfeeding? Oh, let us count the ways! The more we learn about the amazing powers of breastfeeding, the more we feel compelled […]

Things are getting pretty exciting now, aren’t they? And, depending on your torso length and the position of your baby, they’re probably getting pretty cramped too! Even so, the bond between you and your baby is so established. You know […]

Here at Overlake, we make breastfeeding a priority for our mothers and babies. There’s no comparison between breast milk and even the very best formula on the market. The reality is that even a single feeding of formula can permanently […]