It may seem tempting but eating twice the food is not only unhealthy, but it can lead to obesity in pregnancy that may remain after you birth your…
Anxious about routine cervical exams and Pap smears? A 2019 study by Cornforth found a significant number of women ages 18-71 reported feeling at least some anxiety during…
As you prepare for the arrival of your little one, you may be wondering how you can increase your chances of having a vaginal birth versus cesarean, which…
So, you’re planning to breastfeed. You’ve read books and blogs, and maybe you’ve taken a breastfeeding class. You know that breastfeeding is “natural,” but you’ve also heard it…
You may have heard that “eating for two” is a myth. So what’s the real story on healthy nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding? Good nutrition promotes a healthy…
Can seafood, eggs and dark leafy greens transform your prenatal nutrition? Most women know their body needs more nutrients during pregnancy. Perhaps you assume you can get…
Did you know that any baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm? A typical pregnancy is 40 gestational weeks, with day one of week one…
Placentophagia (consuming the placenta) is becoming more trendy as more women partake in this practice. But why? And is it safe? Your placenta is pretty incredible: This organ…