Pregnancy Blog
The Pregnancy Ultrasound-What to Expect
One of the most helpful tools doctors have for checking on your pregnancy is an ultrasound. It's a noninvasive test with no known risks. It uses sound waves that travel through your abdomen and detect the motion of your baby. With an ultrasound, they can see your...
Can I Eat Sushi During Pregnancy?
Question: Can I eat sushi while pregnant? I really love it, but I've been avoiding it because my friend told me it's bad to eat during pregnancy. Answer: It's best to avoid sushi and sashimi while you're pregnant. You'll need to stay away from sushi because seafood...
10 Tips to Manage Morning Sickness
It seems like TV shows and movies make morning sickness cute. You know, those shows where the woman suddenly realizes she’s pregnant after she’s had to run into the bathroom to barf. But the truth is, morning sickness isn’t cute. It can easily be all-day sickness and...
Pregnancy Nutrition-Avoiding Salt
During pregnancy, it's suggested to watch how much salt and salty foods you eat. Too much may make your body keep water, and lead to bloating. Try to get 1500-2300mg of sodium (salt) a day-your doctor can help you find out how to get in this range. Eating foods that...
How to Deal With Heartburn During Pregnancy
One of the most common pregnancy side effects (besides morning sickness) is heartburn. It makes the middle of your chest feel like it's burning and happens soon after eating. You may also feel pain when lying down, and your mouth may also have a bitter or acid taste...
5 Hacks to Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back
>After you've had a baby, it can be annoying and discouraging to discover that your body doesn't bounce right back right away. But don't worry--experts say give yourself 9 months (the length of a pregnancy) to get back to your pre-baby figure. They also advise against...
10 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Most pregnant women know there are particular foods that they need to steer clear of during pregnancy to protect the health of their baby. But, this list of “foods to avoid” has become so long that it’s hard to know which foods and drinks are actually dangerous. Foods...
Pregnancy Concerns – I Need My Personal Space!
Question: Now that I’m a little further along in my pregnancy, my belly has started to show. It seems like everyone from friends, co-workers, and even strangers come up to me and rub my belly without even asking! I’m uncomfortable with it…any tips on how to get them...
Does Your Back Ache?
Almost every woman gets backaches at some time or another during their pregnancy. It’s more common to have a mild backache than severe problems, but some women get more severe backaches after too much exercise, bending, lifting, or standing. Some may need to be...
What’s Happening Around Week 10 of Your Pregnancy
At 10 weeks along, your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the “fetal period”, a time when the tissues and organs in his body quickly grow and mature. You can see in this ultrasound photo taken at 10 weeks...
Smoothies—A Meal You Can Drink
Smoothies can be very restoring and strengthening. Make your own at home by mixing your favorite fruits, along with milk and other ingredients. They’re also a healthy fast-food choice, on hand at malls and many other public areas. Try to use the freshest juices and...
Medication Use During Pregnancy—What’s Safe?
If you’re feeling ill, these mild over-the-counter meds are safe to use: Headache: Tylenol Colds/congestion: Tylenol, Sudafed, Chlor-Trimeton Heartburn or indigestion: Maalox, Mylanta Constipation: Metamucil, Colace Diarrhea: Kaopectate, Imodium Vaginal itch: Monistat...
Your Baby at 14 Weeks Along
Did you know that at 14 weeks along your baby is already 2 inches long? That’s about as long as your pinky finger! He weighs about one ounce and his kidneys are already working, purifying his system. His heart has been beating for over two months but now he may be...
UTI’s During Pregnancy
Did you know that urinary tract infections (or UTI’s) are a common infection during pregnancy? Because of the increased hormones running through your body during pregnancy, the connections between your kidneys and bladder relax. Not to mention the increased urine...
Love Junk Food? Here Are Some Healthy Alternatives
If you love to pig out on junk food several times a day, now’s the time to break that habit! Now that you’re pregnant, your growing baby is also affected by your food choices. It won’t help your pregnancy to skip breakfast, have a vending machine lunch, and then fast...
How to Get Into a Healthy, Balanced State
You can get into a healthy physical and emotional state (“wellness”) by making a purposeful effort and preventative actions. If you can maintain wellness, it will make your pregnancy a more pleasurable journey. One idea to concentrate on your wellness during pregnancy...
Pregnancy Tip: Dental Work
If you have to have dental work or tests done while you’re pregnant, make sure that you tell your dentist you are pregnant. They will need to know so that they can take extra care with you. It may be beneficial for your doctor and dentist to speak before any decisions...
Pregnancy Cravings
Some women find themselves craving certain foods during their pregnancy. Craving a particular food could be both good and bad. A piece of advice is to eat the food you crave in moderation if it’s nutritious and healthful. Obviously, you’ll want to avoid eating food...
Figuring Out your Due Date
The majority of women don’t know the exact date of conception, but usually know the beginning of their last period. So, this is the point from which a pregnancy is dated. A due date helps your doctor verify when to do certain tests or procedures. The due date also...
Using an Electric Blanket During Pregnancy
Question: We live in an older Victorian house and it gets so drafty and cold in the winter. So, we usually use an electric blanket on our bed during the night. Is it safe to keep using it, now that I’m pregnant? Answer: Experts still debate about how safe it is for...
Communicating With Your Doctor
It’s pretty important that you communicate well with your doctor during pregnancy. Since pregnancy and delivery are individual experiences, you need to be able to ask your doctor any questions you might have. Some of these questions may be: What’s your opinion about...