Postpartum Hair Loss
Overview You may enjoy thicker and fuller hair during your pregnancy. But what happens to your hair…
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding with Large Breasts
Overview Most women will see their breasts increase in size beginning in the first trimester of pregnancy….
Breast Size and Milk Production
Overview Most women experience an increase in their breast size early on in their pregnancy. Everyone is…
Drinking Tea During Pregnancy
Overview Tea first originated in China and has been around for thousands of years. Traditional teas, like…
PUPPS
Overview PUPPS is the most common skin condition in pregnancy and stands for pruritic urticarial papules and…
Pacifiers
Overview Your baby starts building their strong sucking reflex in the womb. This is needed for breastfeeding…
When Birth Does Not Go as Planned
Overview You spend nine months dreaming about the day you get to meet your baby. You meticulously…
Exercising Before a Glucose Test
Overview Glucose is used throughout your body for energy. For your body to use glucose, It needs…
Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and the 24 Hour Rule
Overview The technical term for your water breaking before labor starts is premature rupture of membranes (PROM)….
Doula
Overview A doula is a trained professional in childbirth and provides emotional, physical, and educational support to…
I’m so scared about giving birth!
Overview It is very common for first-time expecting moms to be scared of giving birth. This is…
Gestational Diabetes Testing (Glucose Challenge Screening & Glucose Tolerance Test)
Overview The glucose challenge screening has become a standard part of prenatal care in the third trimester….
Retained Placenta
Overview The birth of your baby starts the third stage of labor, during which you birth your…
Common Pregnancy, Birth, & Breastfeeding Myths
Overview There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Many of these false beliefs…
Heart Shaped Uterus (Bicornuate Uterus)
Overview A uterus is usually pear-shaped and is in a straight vertical position. Many different abnormalities can…
Eating Meat During Pregnancy
Overview Your diet has a significant impact on your health during pregnancy and the health of your…
Choroid Plexus Cysts
Overview The choroid plexus is a tissue in your baby’s brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds…
Omega 3 and Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy
Overview Omega 3 fatty acids, especially DHA, are vital during pregnancy. Your body cannot make omega 3s,…
Fetal Growth Percentiles
Overview During your pregnancy, your doctor or midwife will measure your baby based on estimates of their…
Eating Fish During Pregnancy
Overview One of the best food sources for DHA and omega 3s is fish. DHA is one…
Communicating With Your Doctor or Midwife
Overview A recurring issue I hear about from many expecting moms is that you are getting pushback…
Prescription vs. Over the Counter Prenatal Vitamins
Overview Prenatal vitamins are an essential part of your health during your pregnancy for both you and…
Umcka (Homeopathic Remedy for Cold & Flu)
Overview When you are pregnant, your immune system is lowered. This sounds like a negative thing, but…
Itchy Palms & Obstetric Cholestasis
Overview Obstetric cholestasis is a rare complication during pregnancy caused by a reduced flow of bile down…