The good news about healthy eating during pregnancy is that no special diet, foods or regimens need to be followed. While pregnant, the basics of healthy eating are all that is required. But this time around, it’s a matter of making sure that you are getting good amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein,…
Pregnancy during the time of COVID-19 presents a new challenge for expectant mothers and healthcare professionals. With shifting guidelines, new policies and a lot of uncertainty around the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy, here are a few things to consider. You’ve just found out that you’re pregnant. The next steps As with most things the…
You’ve gone through a heroic nine-month journey of pregnancy, birth and delivery. The baby is home and now you can relax. But where do you go from here? For new parents in particular much of what happens next will be a crash course in parenting. Through a mixture of trial and error, gut instinct and…
Congratulations you’re in the home stretch! You’ve come a long way. The past few weeks of tiredness, fatigue, swollen ankles and nausea is almost at an end. Your baby is ready to make an entrance and you’re certainly ready to meet him or her. But before you do, here are a few tips on things…
Having a baby in your forties is a decision that requires some thought and a little planning. Whether it’s your first child at age forty or if you’ve decided to expand your family once again, having a baby in the fourth decade of life is a journey that comes with a few challenges. Right now…
It’s no surprise that more women are choosing to start their families later in life. Having a baby when you’re in greater control of your emotional, professional, financial and spiritual health comes with many benefits. And as the average age of first-time parents continues to rise, having a baby in your thirties is no longer…
Congratulations on the pregnancy! As a first time mom you are in for a life-changing journey that will be full of new experiences, interesting surprises and incredible moments. But it’s also going to be a time of stress, anxiety and fear of the unknown. The best way to handle all of this is to relax.…
According to the American Pregnancy Association, more than 50% of pregnant women experience morning sickness [1]. Morning sickness refers to the nauseous feeling that women sometimes have during the first or second trimester of pregnancy. This feeling of nausea can be made worse by certain foods or smells, and it can be difficult to eat…
Whether you’re a new mom or this is your first pregnancy it’s normal to be a little bit anxious about what to expect over the next nine months. Pregnancy is a time when your body is changing, your hormones levels are high and you’re never quite sure what symptoms will crop up next. Here are…
Making an appointment with an obstetrician/gynecologist (OBGYN) can sometimes be a little intimidating and some women may put it off altogether but the truth is that the majority of patients find the experience informative, relaxing and stress free.