For expectant and new moms, it’s the unexpected that can quickly change the course of normal pregnancies—especially preeclampsia. Would you know the signs and…
Learn the truth about preeclampsia Preeclampsia affects as many as 8% of all pregnancies. How much do you know about this leading cause of…
1. Thank you for educating me to know the symptoms and how dangerous preeclampsia can be. Because you have seen firsthand the impact of…
You may be tempted to miss your prenatal care from time to time, but don’t. Attending every prenatal visit is essential to helping your…
Maternal Health Awareness Day reminds us all about the life-saving support and advocacy needed to protect expectant mothers and birthing people. Across the globe,…
Itching during pregnancy is common—especially for an ever-expanding belly. Itching may seem harmless, not something you need to mention to your provider. But severe…
You’ve heard it’s important to exercise in pregnancy—but how much may be too much, and are there any restrictions on activities? Experts from the…
It was a Tuesday night when I went to bed like any other night, but I found myself having a difficult time staying asleep…
Following birth, nearly every mom longs to go home with their beautiful bundle of joy. Relieved, so many moms express, “I’m so glad to…
Summer is finally here! Ensure you’re fueling your body with the healthy nutrients that it needs. Good nutrition is important for everyone, and it…
With the COVID-19 pandemic, more moms are choosing to give birth at home or in free-standing birth centers. And for good reason! Fear of…
You may be wondering why you should think about birth control while you’re pregnant. There are so many other things to learn about related…
High blood pressure, also called “hypertension”, can pose problems during pregnancy whether you had it before pregnancy or it’s new in pregnancy High blood…
Keeping Baby Safe from the Start Immediately after birth, there are a few important things that can keep baby safe and healthy. Babies are…
You have choices when it comes to birthing your baby—consider the options and decide what’s best for you! As soon as you become pregnant…
While you may bristle at the idea of getting into the dentist’s chair, twice-yearly checkups to prevent a cavity don’t have to get your…
Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that develops in pregnancy, and it can cause serious problems that put you and your…
Despite all of the well-meaning advice you receive, healthy eating in pregnancy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Take it from me—a registered dietitian and a…
Mapping Your 40 Weeks of Prenatal Care Regular prenatal care and mapping your 40 weeks is important for you and your baby to have…
Stroke probably isn’t something you worry about most days, but did you know 1 in 5 women will have a stroke at some point…
Get these 3 key supplements primarily from foods, but also boost them with a supplement, experts advise There’s no 1 magic ingredient that completes…
Can pregnancy be a window into your future health? ‘Yes,’ say experts at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), who are asking for healthcare…
On just about any day of the year, there are likely more than 2,000 pregnant women in this country relaxing in their beds at…
Beyond Prenatals For several years now, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended moms give their breastfeeding babies vitamin D supplements (infant formula is…