Tag: pregnancy health
Best Cold & Flu Remedies for Pregnant and Nursing Moms
Cold and flu season is upon us. As the weather turns colder, we’re more likely to catch a cold or get the flu virus....
Returning to Work With Pregnancy Related Depression
Navigation and Balance…ah. Those two things can be difficult in any situation. Being a mom AND experiencing pregnancy related depression and/or anxiety, AND returning...
Pregnancy Brain: New Study Shows It’s Not All In Your Head
You’ve probably heard the phrase “baby brain” or “pregnancy brain” used to describe feeling foggy or unfocused while pregnant. In the past, “pregnancy brain”...
Pregnancy-Related Depression & Anxiety: What Is It and What Can I...
As moms, we are told it all the time- by family, neighbors, media, and commercialism- having a baby is the happiest time of our...
Ask An Expert:: Midwifery & Low Intervention Births
What exactly is a midwife?
Generally, a midwife does prenatal care, cares for a woman in labor, and sees her after she has her baby...
Ask An Expert: Postpartum Pelvic Floor Disorders
Sometimes, women experience some unfortunate side effects from giving birth, including incontinence and prolapse. But there’s help for them.
There is a very specific sub-specialty...
Maternal Morbidity is a Serious Issue, Even Today
Surprisingly, maternal mortality is a newsworthy topic right now in our country. While globally, maternal deaths are decreasing thanks to improvements in infection prevention...
My Husband’s Empathy Pregnancy
We are so thankful that our partners at Ford Motor Company let us check out the Empathy Pregnancy Belly Suit and learn more about...
Pregnancy in Your Forties: The Whole Truth
If you've ever read anything about pregnancy over 40, it probably discussed the reduced chances of conceiving and/or the risks of carrying a baby...
Early Pregnancy Symptoms that my Brain Forgot…
Oh, Oxytocin. What an amazing chemical you are. You help us to quickly refocus our brains from the pain of childbirth to the...
Pregnancy and the Zika Virus: What You Need to Know
We are so thankful that our partner, Dr. Emily Prouse from Metropolitan OB/GYN took the time to share this very important information about the...
I Am Not Pregnant
A brief preface: everyone's story does not read like mine. If you are pregnant, or have never experienced what I address below - this...
Traveling for Two: Safety Tips for Pregnant Women
The holiday season is a time for families to get together and celebrate; many of my OB patients find themselves traveling during this season...