Every pregnancy comes with its own challenges and needs. While starting a pregnancy at a higher weight can raise certain risks for mom and baby, there are practical things you can do to address this. “Pregnancy isn’t the time for extreme dieting, but it is a time to focus on healthy habits that support both […]
Akron Children’s Nurturing Families Program adds prenatal specialty program to help couples navigate pregnancy, delivery and new parenthood
Julia Price first heard that Akron Children’s Nurturing Families Program (NFP) offered a specialty program focused on the prenatal experience when she was pregnant with her first child. She decided to enroll in the specialized program to understand what to expect from pregnancy and parenthood. “I was 31 and nervous about what to expect,” said […]









