Tag: pregnancy health

Best Cold & Flu Remedies for Pregnant and Nursing Moms

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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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

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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

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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

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The holiday season is a time for families to get together and celebrate; many of my OB patients find themselves traveling during this season...