Herpes Simplex Virus and Pregnancy
Overview There are over 100 herpes viruses. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are common skin conditions and affect a…
Guide to Self-Care for Pregnancy and Beyond
Overview Self-care is taking action to preserve or improve your physical and mental health. If there is…
Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)
Overview Pregnancy affects every system in your body, including your immune system. It is so important to…
Protein During Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder
Overview Protein does more than build muscle mass. Protein is necessary to structure, function, and regulate virtually…
Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Overview Many studies demonstrate the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, from reducing time in labor to improving…
Strength Training and Weight Lifting During Pregnancy
Overview Research has firmly established strength and resistance training benefits for your physical and mental health. Lifting…
Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
Overview Cardio is any workout in which you elevate your heart rate. Many exercises fall under the…
Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Overview Regular exercise during pregnancy can decrease your risk of complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesarean birth…
Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood
Overview Your body will go through a more significant transformation during pregnancy than in any other period…
Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent
Overview The growing body of research on sleep demonstrates the absolute necessity of sleep for every biological function. Your…
Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Overview The growing body of research on sleep demonstrates the absolute necessity of sleep for every biological…
Hydration and Drinking Water
Overview Staying hydrated is crucial to help your overall health. Water makes up around 60% of your…
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Overview Taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin is one of the easiest things you can do to ensure…
The Evidence on Vitamin D
Overview Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as a hormone because the activated forms are hormones. You utilize…
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent
Overview This article aims to get you to rethink taking care of yourself, especially after you have…
Stress in Pregnancy
Overview We all deal with some level of stress daily. Pregnancy can be a time of additional…
Fever During Pregnancy
Overview A fever is part of your body’s immune response as a natural defense to infection. The…
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Swimming, Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
Overview If you enjoy the water, you don’t have to give it up when you are pregnant….
Pregnancy Diet
Overview Factors like genetics and some health conditions can impact your body weight. Your weight is primarily…
Plant-Based Diets During Pregnancy
Overview There are many reasons people choose to eat a plant-based diet, including environmental, ethical, or health…
Mentally Preparing for Motherhood
Overview There are a lot of physical demands during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Motherhood is also incredibly…
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) During Pregnancy
Overview Physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy increase your risk for a urinary tract infection. UTIs are…
Group B Strep
Overview Group B streptococcus is a type of bacterial infection. This bacterium naturally lives in the gastrointestinal…
The Benefits of Pregnancy Brain
Overview Pregnancy brain is a term used to describe forgetfulness during pregnancy, not being able to focus,…
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