Kirsten White
Pediatric Nurse, BSN, RNKirsten White earned her nursing degree from Villanova University. Since graduating, she has worked with various pediatric populations as a nurse at Johns Hopkins and is currently working in school health. Kirsten is also training to be a natural family planning instructor. In her downtime, Kirsten loves to practice yoga, blow off steam on the Peloton, listen to audiobooks, and bake sweet treats. She resides in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband, young daughter, and goldendoodle.
Articles
When Do Babies Sit Up? What You Need To Know
Learn when your baby starts sitting up, signs to watch for when your baby is ready to sit up, and how to help your baby start sitting up.
Diastasis Recti: What It Is, What It Means, and How To Fix It
Discover what diastasis recti is, why it happens, and how you can prevent and treat abdominal separation during pregnancy.
Cross-Eyed Baby: What It Means and What To Do
Discover what to do if you have a cross-eyed baby, what can cause it, and when to seek help.
Proper Perineal Care Postpartum
Learn about perineal tearing and its complications. Find out how to care for your perineum at home with helpful products to have on hand.
Can You Get Acupuncture During Pregnancy?
Discover the benefits and risks of acupuncture during pregnancy. Learn how it can be used to help relieve common pregnancy discomforts.
What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?
Learn about what vernix caseosa is, what benefits it has for your newborn, and what you need to know about this bodily fluid during birth.
Pregnancy Constipation: Causes, Tips, and Relief
Discover how common pregnancy constipation is, what causes constipation during pregnancy and how you can treat and prevent it.
Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain
Get the answers about typical weight gain during pregnancy, how fast you should gain it, and where the weight goes.
10 Skin Changes During Pregnancy
Gain an understanding of 10 common skin changes during pregnancy, why they happen, and how to prevent or treat them.
What a Bloody Nose in Kids Means and How To Treat It
Understand why a blood nose can happen to your child, how to stop and prevent it, and when to worry about a nosebleed.
Breathing Techniques for Labor and How They Help
Learn how breathing techniques for labor are helpful for getting through contractions and coming out on the other side with your new baby.
Sciatica During Pregnancy: What It Is and How to Relieve It
Learn what sciatica is, and examine symptoms and remedies that can provide immediate relief for sciatica during pregnancy, such as stretches.
An Overdue Baby Can Bring Risks: What You Need to Know
Learn what 'overdue' means, the risks associated with having an overdue baby, and how due dates are calculated for an overdue baby.
How To Relieve Pubic Bone Pain During Pregnancy
Pubic bone pain during pregnancy can be frustrating and difficult to deal with. Discover several ways to alleviate and manage the pain.
Foley Bulb Induction for Labor: What to Expect
Understand why your doctor might recommend a Foley bulb induction and what it can do to help your labor start.
When Do Babies Start Crawling?
When babies start crawling, the parents' world changes. Uncover the signs of readiness and how to help your baby crawl successfully.
How To Use Acupressure During Labor
Discover how acupressure during labor could help you avoid the use of pain medications to get you through the labor pains.
Vacuum Birth: What You Need to Know
Understand what a vacuum birth is, why it might be used, some benefits and risks of the procedure, and recovery.
What Is a Blighted Ovum?
Find out more about blighted ovum and the unique grief that accompanies this first-trimester miscarriage loss.
Guide to Breech Baby Delivery Options
Worried about having a breech baby? You still have options for delivery, and your baby may flip in the end.
Molar Pregnancy: What Is It and How Is It Treated?
Learn about the types of molar pregnancy, how common it is, risk factors, symptoms, and more.
Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Leg cramps during pregnancy are painful and annoying. Find out why women experience them and how to prevent and cope with them during pregnancy.
Chorioamnionitis: What Pregnant People Need to Know
Need to know the risks of leaking fluid during pregnancy? Learn what chorioamnionitis is and how to identify its symptoms.
Understanding Postpartum Hemorrhage and How To Recover
Learn what postpartum hemorrhage is and its causes, prevention, treatment, recovery, and what to do about it.
10 Epidural Myths and Facts: What You Should Know
Ease the delivery pain with the epidural intervention. Discover epidural facts and myths so you can make an informed decision.
Glucose Test During Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know
A glucose test during pregnancy can detect gestational diabetes and other conditions. Learn how it can keep you and your baby safe.
Bloody Show: What You Need To Know
Understand what a bloody show is, along with signs, symptoms, and other possible sources of discharge and bleeding.
What to Expect From Your First Period After Your Baby
Learn about the process of the first period after baby. Get answers to common questions about your return to menstruation after giving birth.
What is Postpartum Lochia? What You Need to Know
Learn about lochia and why it happens after pregnancy. Explore the stages of lochia postpartum and find out how long it may last.
When is the Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test?
Agonizing wait for pregnancy test results? Get tips to maximize accuracy and learn when the best time is to take a pregnancy test.