Having a C-section can be a big deal, even if it’s planned. Getting back to exercising after a cesarean section can be scary too. But don’t worry we’ve found 4 post C-section exercises to tighten your tummy after pregnancy. When Can You Start Exercising After A C-Section? A cesarean delivery takes quite a toll on your body, and you should consult your…
When you’re pregnant you’ll get a lot of advice from just about everyone, so it can be hard to filter out what’s important and relevant. We are going to look at what’s safe (and not safe) to drink when you’re pregnant so it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Drinks That Are Safe When You’re Pregnant Luckily there are far…
Raydiant Oximetry has received an investment from the March of Dimes Innovation Fund to kick off its Series B financing round. The launch of the Series B round comes after a successful clinical study of LUMERAH, Raydiant Oximetry’s technology, which demonstrated a 95% sensitivity and 84% specificity for detecting fetal distress. These results could significantly improve outcomes for mothers and babies during…
Maternal health company Ruth Health is on a mission to bring an outdated, historically inadequate system into the 21st century, while empowering the people who are birthing our next generations with empathy, education, and support. Its suite of remote patient services includes pelvic floor training, lactation counseling, C-section recovery resources, intimacy and sexual support, and exercises on demand, which are performed by…
Early motherhood is a beautiful thing, and nursing is a great opportunity for moms to really bond with their little ones after they’ve entered the world. Unfortunately, there also exists the other side of the coin- nursing often comes with myriad unpleasant lactation issues, from painful breast engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis, and other let-down issues. This becomes especially difficult for parents who…
Neotech has acquired Breastfeeding Assistance Device Laally Bridge, an innovative breastfeeding device. The Bridge was designed by Kate Spivak, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physician Assistant and features a silicone nipple cover that has a built-in channel and can attach to a syringe for delivering breastmilk or formula. It facilitates a baby’s latch to the breast, promotes milk production, and…
The Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has awarded Curio Digital Therapeutics a $75K grant to accelerate the development of technologies, products, and services that support maternal and child wellbeing in New Jersey. Curio was selected alongside 16 other highly promising startups for a grand total of $1.275M in combined grants. The grants were awarded through CSIT’s Maternal and Infant Health Research…
Babylist, the leading vertical marketplace and commerce destination for all things baby, has acquired Expectful, a health and wellness app and media site. Babylist’s established media business provides product recommendations and expert-guided content to over 7.5 million unique visitors each month. This deal will enable Expectful to expand into the leading media site for anyone on the pregnancy journey, providing a one-stop destination…
