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Preterm labor, also called premature labor, is defined as having contractions and beginning true labor after 20-weeks of pregnancy and more than three weeks shy of your due date. This is not to be confused with Braxton Hicks contractions, which […]

You know what they say about “best laid plans…”. That being said, plans are still a good idea. You might not stick to one – nature or other forces may have their way with your plan – but the act […]

If we had one wish for Hollywood, we would wish them the ability to create more realistic depictions of the early labor phase of the first stage of labor. In truth, what you see on TV – woman casually strolling […]

Yes, we know – the words “childbirth” and “easy” aren’t used in the same sentence all that often. That being said, there are women who experience shorter labors – and that typically denotes “easier labors”, unless the said labor resulted […]

Am I really in labor? When you’re 9 months pregnant with your first baby, it’s so exciting. It’s hard not to just rush to the hospital at the first sign of contractions. Alas, much of the time, those first few […]

By the time you reach the nine-month mark, you’re ready for that baby to be born. The problem is that the baby might not be ready to be born – and this can make for a frustrating waiting game. While […]

This is it! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Only…IS this it? Wait – is that a REAL contraction or a Braxton Hicks? Is that my water leaking or a little baby-weight incontinence? Does my lower back hurt because I’m […]

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 […]

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 […]