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…
Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain
Overview Your doctor or midwife will monitor your weight as a metric of your health during pregnancy….
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent
Overview This article aims to get you to rethink taking care of yourself, especially after you have…
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,…
Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy
Overview There is a lot of research that examines the relationship between newborns and parents. Most of…
Natural and Artificial Sweeteners
Overview Pregnancy tends to be a time when you examine your diet and make healthy changes. For…
Sugar
Overview Sugar is a broad term for a lot of different molecules that make foods and drinks…
Trying to Conceive During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Overview In this episode, we are talking about the coronavirus and trying to conceive. Of all the…
Coronavirus Update – Limiting Your Risks
Overview More research has been released in the last week about SARS-CoV-2 and pregnancy and birth. This…
Coronavirus Update – Changes to Your Prenatal Care & Birth Plan
Overview A lot has happened over the last week since we first discussed the coronavirus on the…
Coronavirus and Pregnancy
Overview A big challenge of covering the topic of the coronavirus is to find a balance among…
How Blue Light Affects Your Pregnancy
Overview Ages ago our last daily exposure to blue light came with the sunset. After dark, the…
Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
Overview You will spend about one third of your life sleeping. Sleep is so vital to your…
When You and Your Partner Disagree
Overview There is an infinite number of decisions you and your partner have to make. Some examples…
Unsolicited Advice
Overview People give advice because they want to help. They think they have some information that you…
Navigating Challenges with Parents, In-Laws, & Family
Overview Everyone seems to have strong opinions about pregnancy, birth, and parenting, especially parents and in-laws. Challenges…
Kombucha
Overview Kombucha is a fermented tea that has become increasingly popular in recent years as a health…
Yoga and Inversion Poses During Pregnancy
Overview Gentle yoga is commonly recommended as a good exercise during pregnancy, and there are many documented…
Iron During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Overview By mass, iron is the most common element on earth. We wouldn’t be alive without iron,…
Probiotics
Overview Your gastrointestinal system (AKA your gut) is made up of both good and bad bacteria. It…
Recreational Activities During Pregnancy
Overview It can be challenging when you are told that you have to give up some of…