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Safe Medications for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers: What You Need to Know

Pregnancy raises many questions about medication safety. This article explores safe options, what to avoid, natural remedies, and the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for mothers-to-be and nursing mothers.

Emma Wallace·7 min read·9/18/2026

Understanding Tubular Breasts: Implications for Breastfeeding

Tubular breasts are a structural malformation that can impact a woman's milk production for breastfeeding. Learn how to identify this condition and its implications for nursing.

Emma Wallace·2 min read·9/4/2026

The Journey of Motherhood: A Story of Perseverance and Support

A mother's journey through challenges in breastfeeding showcases the importance of community support in motherhood. A. shares her story of perseverance and the role of lactation consultants in her experience.

Oksana Materynska·3 min read·8/26/2026

Understanding Nipple Ischemia During Breastfeeding

Nipple ischemia during breastfeeding is a complication that can arise from various challenges associated with nursing, often linked to Raynaud's Syndrome.

Oksana Materynska·2 min read·8/18/2026

The Journey of Breastfeeding: A Mother’s Story

Zuriñe Etxeberria Fernandez shares her heartfelt journey of breastfeeding, from initial challenges to triumph, reflecting the complexities of motherhood.

Oksana Materynska·3 min read·8/4/2026

Pregnancy Nausea: Effective Natural Solutions and Warning Signs

You wake up, and before even opening your eyes, your stomach churns. The smell of coffee, your toothpaste, your partner's perfume... everything makes you feel like vomiting. Welcome to the club of pregnancy nausea, that rite of passage that no one really described to you before you experienced it.

Emma Wallace·7 min read·7/4/2026

Heatwave and Pregnancy: 10 Essential Tips to Protect Your Baby

Heatwave and pregnancy, a combination that is rightly concerning. Discover essential tips to protect your baby during extreme heat.

Oksana Materynska·7 min read·7/3/2026

Perineal Massage During Pregnancy | Oh Mama Matrona

Have you heard about perineal massage during pregnancy and are you wondering if it can really help you during childbirth? This simple and effective technique is recommended by physiotherapists and midwives to prepare the perineum and reduce the risk of tearing.

Oksana Materynska·6 min read·6/27/2026

Nutritional Supplements for Pregnant Women | Oh Mama Matrona

For expectant mothers, diet may not be sufficient, and nutritional supplements for pregnant women are necessary. During pregnancy, energy, vitamin, protein, and mineral needs increase.

Emma Wallace·5 min read·6/26/2026

National Fertility and Perinatal Health Plan: 16 Measures That Will Change Motherhood in 2026

The National Fertility and Perinatal Health Plan launched on February 5, 2026, is likely the most significant reform in maternal health in years. This plan includes 16 concrete measures to address the real issues faced by women in France when becoming mothers.

Oksana Materynska·9 min read·6/11/2026