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First Things First: You’ve spent the last day or two after delivery receiving care from the professionals at the hospital. Now you’re ready to be discharged, and the prospect of caring for yourself without their help can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, the team at the...

It’s time to create your baby registry! This is an exciting time in your life, and ‘shopping’ for all the things you want and need can be exhilarating at first. But with so many choices, it can also become overwhelming very quickly. Not to fear! We’ve created this...

Hey dads, we see you! At PDHC we know that taking on the role of parent to a little one can seem daunting. And while many of our services are ‘mom-centered’ we want you to know we are here for you, too! In this post, we’ll share our top three tips to help new dads...

Helping women in Central Ohio is why we exist. For decades, we’ve been providing free, confidential pregnancy resources and care. Here are some stories from real women who’ve visited PDHC. Stevie’s Story "A couple years ago, I wasn’t sure if I was pregnant or not. My...

Loving relationships make life so sweet! Forming strong emotional bonds with others is an essential part of your overall wellness. But, like everything else, relationships can have their ups and downs. How do you keep your relationships going strong;  and...

One of the most challenging aspects of being a new or first-time parent is the disruption of your sleep schedule. Prior to the arrival of your newborn, nighttime was likely fairly predictable. You probably went to bed at a usual, predictable time, went to sleep, then...

It’s time! You’ve reached the final weeks of your pregnancy, and now you’re ready to pack for the hospital. Have you created your birth plan yet? If not, be sure to check out our blog as a handy guide:...

During the last trimester of your pregnancy, you may start to feel worried about all of the different scenarios that happen in the hours leading up to your delivery. There’s one easy way to put those nerves and fears at ease -- creating a birth plan!   What’s a birth...

Boosting your immune system is more important than ever. Not only is it cold and flu season - but we are in the middle of a pandemic. While taking care of yourself is always important, the current circumstances ask us to draw a little bit more attention to the...

Having a newborn is an awe-inspiring experience. Sometimes, you just catch yourself looking at them. Watching them do absolutely nothing. How can one tiny little bundle hold so much love and joy in your heart?How can they also cry so much? And always want to eat? And...