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  • Doug Penta MD

    Dr. Doug Penta, MD - Co-Founder of Maternity Comfort Solutions Dr. Doug Penta, is a seasoned Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 38 years of practice, co-founded Maternity Comfort Solutions to provide evidence-based pregnancy and parenting information. A Boston University alum and former Clinical Professor at Harvard, his articles on Maternity Comfort Solutions offer expectant mothers invaluable nutritional insights.

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BABY

7 Brilliant Tips For Traveling With A Baby

Updated October 26, 2023   Are you traveling with your baby over the holidays?  You are not alone. Traveling with a baby on a plane or a road trip for... Read more.
maternity comfort solutions
PREGNANCY

10 Top Pregnancy Tips For First-Time Moms [Shared By Moms]

Updated August 3, 2022 After practicing obstetrics and delivering thousands of babies, there are some pregnancy tips that I want to share with women who are pregnant... Read more.
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PREGNANCY

20 Things to Do When You Find Out You Are Pregnant

When you find out you are pregnant, you will find your to-do list growing in ways you could never have imagined. The list will include many exciting ideas and plans.... Read more.
fall sensory bin
TODDLERS

37 Fall Sensory Bins For Toddlers [2023]

Updated March 2, 2024 Today I’m sharing 37 fall sensory bins for toddlers and preschoolers. Making sensory bins is a frugal and easy way to educate and entertain... Read more.
first prenatal visit
PREGNANCY

10 Must-Know Tips For Your First Prenatal Visit

Updated August 3, 2022 Your first prenatal visit is so exciting! But you are not alone if you feel a little anxious too! As an obstetrician, I want to share …... Read more.
10 Tips For Baby's First Halloween
BABY

10 Brilliant Tips For Baby’s First Halloween [2023]

Updated July 22, 2023 Are you looking for ways to make your baby’s first Halloween memorable and stress-free? Your baby’s first Halloween is such an... Read more.
10 Steps To A Stress-free Birth Plan
PREGNANCY

7 Simple Steps To A Stress-Free Birth Plan

A birth plan is a document that lets your health care providers know your preferences for the birth of your baby. Planning for your labor and delivery can feel overwhelming... Read more.
The Ultimate Guide To Body Changes During Pregnancy
PREGNANCY

The Ultimate Guide To Body Changes During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body will go through many changes. Though some of these changes will be discussed at your prenatal visits, most changes will not be addressed... Read more.