Eating Organic During Pregnancy
Overview Your diet is a significant contributor to your health and the health of your baby during…
Migraines and Headaches
Overview Many expecting mothers experience headaches and migraines during pregnancy whether or not they experienced migraines pre-pregnancy….
Ectopic Pregnancy
Overview When you get pregnant, the egg is fertilized and then should implant in the uterus lining,…
Placenta Encapsulation & the CDC
Overview Your placenta plays a significant role in secreting hormones that are crucial for your baby. This…
Fear of Things Not Going as Planned
Overview It is common for expecting moms, especially the first time around, to have some fear about…
Braxton Hicks Contractions vs. True Labor
Overview Braxton Hicks contractions are sporadic “practice” contractions that many pregnant women experience during the second and…
Baby Movement
Overview It can be exciting to feel your baby move. For many moms, this is a nice…
Baby Laundry Detergent
Overview Newborn babies have really sensitive skin. At birth, your baby will have just spent the last…
Your Health Insurance & the Calendar Year
Overview January first is an important date for your health insurance. The start of a new calendar…
Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Overview Carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy results from edema, which is the buildup of fluid in your…
Numbness
Overview It is never a bad idea to bring up any questionable symptoms you experience during your…
Body Piercings, Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Overview If you have body piercings, you may be wondering if you need to take them out…
Pregnancy, Pets, and Your Baby
Overview Many of us have fur babies before we have human babies and our pets are a…
Facials, Microneedling, and Botox
Overview In general, the fewer chemicals you expose yourself to, the less you expose your baby to. …
Using a TENS Machine During Labor
Overview A TENS device is a small handheld device with wires coming out of it attached to…
When should I tell my boss I am pregnant?
Overview Trying to decide when to break the news about your pregnancy to your employer can be…
Pregnancy Fatigue
Overview It is common to experience fatigue during your pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Once you…
Lifting Heavy Objects
Overview During your pregnancy, your body is going through a lot of physical changes. Many of those…
Placental Lake
Overview We have become so addicted to ultrasounds, and we can get so much information from an…
Breast Crawl
Overview If your newborn baby is placed on your abdomen after birth, they will use their instincts…
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Overview Prostaglandins are used in labor induction and help to ripen your cervix, meaning they cause it…
Carrying High or Low
Overview Your uterus expands throughout your pregnancy. In the beginning, it is hidden behind your pelvic bone,…
Prenatal Massage
Overview During pregnancy, your body goes through so many changes. Things are being stretched, you are carrying…
Pregnancy Dreams
Overview We all dream when we sleep. Sometimes people claim that they do not have dreams, and…