Your Guide to Sugar During Pregnancy
Overview Sugar is a term that encompasses a wide variety of molecules responsible for making foods and…
Building a Bond and Connecting with Your Baby During Pregnancy
Overview Some expecting mothers feel an instant connection with their baby as soon as they see a…
The Truth About Protein in Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder
Overview Protein does more than build muscle mass. Protein is necessary to structure, function, and regulate virtually…
Q&A: The Evidence on Choline and How to Prepare for Precipitous Labor
Overview In this episode, we explore two questions. First, we break down the role of choline in…
Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
Overview You have increased nutrient needs during pregnancy, and maintaining a balanced diet is essential for you…
Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy
Overview A fever is part of your body’s immune response as a natural defense against infection. The…
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…
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (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….
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…
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…
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent
Overview This article aims to get you to rethink taking care of yourself, especially after you have…
The Benefits of Pregnancy Brain
Overview Pregnancy brain is a term used to describe forgetfulness during pregnancy, not being able to focus,…
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…