Congratulations - you’re a new parent! Having a tiny new human in the house will no doubt change everything about how your household operates. Life with baby will usher in a whole new set of responsibilities that include feeding the baby, changing the baby
Sleep deprivation is a huge health concern. Operating without enough of it can be as detrimental to your performance as drugs or alcohol. In the short term, it causes irritability, anxiety, and cognitive impairment.
As you see the numbers on the scale creep up every week and your energy levels start to lower, the last thing you may feel like doing when you’re pregnant is exercising. But it’s exactly what you should be doing.
There are many physical changes that occur during pregnancy that medical professionals and researchers are always trying to learn more about.
Congratulations – you are pregnant! Now what? Your mind is probably juggling many thoughts and questions, but don’t panic, this is a beautiful miracle and you have plenty of time before the little bundle arrives.
While pregnant, you can’t help but wonder what your baby is up to. Researchers alike have been wondering the same thing and trying to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of what babies feel, taste, hear and see in the womb.
Being a new parent is awesome! And with the second brain (aka our phones) we have it a bit easier now trying to juggle it all.
If you’re newly pregnant, first off, congratulations! If this is your first child, you’re probably starting to wonder how your body might change in pregnancy.
We know about the swollen ankles, the inexplicable cravings (pickle-chocolate sandwiches, anyone?) and the morning sickness. But did you know that your brain actually gets smaller when you’re pregnant?
If you’re pregnant and obese, you may be putting your child at risk for epilepsy.
The controversy over vaccines (immunizations) often comes when people don’t understand immunizations.
There’s no doubt about it: motherhood can be overwhelming especially when it’s brand new.
If you are expecting, you probably spend a lot of time worrying about your pregnancy which is natural.
Pregnant women are often getting told what they should or shouldn’t eat by family and friends. It can actually become a little frustrating, being told constantly what you should avoid eating, what you should never eat, and what you should always be eating.
Being pregnant is a wonderful experience but it also comes with some pretty strange side effects.
The news of a pregnant coworker, friend, family member or acquaintance is tremendously exciting.
When you are expecting, even if you are within your first few weeks, your body will give you certain signs to bring the pregnancy to your attention.
Don’t sweat your diet too much. Remember the basics like avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and smoking.
Natural childbirth is an amazing empowering experience that happens everyday.
Strengthening the abdominal muscles after giving birth is so important.
When it comes to being pregnant, other than missing your monthly bill, one of the first signs is sudden onset nausea.
We have had a number of patients concerned about the safety of ultrasound for their baby.
A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth.
This video gives great guidance to yoga positions to be done in the third trimester as preparation for labor.
The sure fire way to get rid of constipation in pregnancy is this simple recipe:
With the number of unnecessary inductions of labor and unnecessary medical interventions in labor, the cesarean birth rate (especially in New Jersey) is skyrocketing.
Women, don’t ever apologize for your behavior or choices during birth. When you OWN your experience and take pride in your journey, you help other women do the same thing.
Many women think there isn’t anything that can be done for sciatica in pregnancy.
Choosing a B Complex can be a great way to fight some common side effects in pregnancy: fatigue, nausea, neurological concerns, skin changes, and some of the aches and pains.
Healthy food choices in pregnancy can be simple. A balanced diet of whole foods, proteins and fats is what every momma needs.
VBACs have a lot of potential benefits and can be encouraged, especially in today’s childbirth settings.
It is not only that we want to bring about an easy labor, without risking injury to the mother or the child; we must go further.
The early weeks of breastfeeding for mom can be very painful, tiring, frustrating and yet, rewarding.
When God created man and woman, he was thinking, ‘Who shall I give the power to, to give birth to the next human being?’ And God chose woman. And this is the big evidence that women are powerful.
Baby wearing is a great way to stay connected to baby and keep your hands free.
Heartburn is one of the most common discomforts women experience during pregnany; and, no, it dosen’t have anything to do with whether or not the baby has hair. It happens because the entire gastro-intestinal system slows down in pregnancy and there can
Baby Slings are great because they are a similar idea to the baby wrap and are easier to tie and quicker to get the baby into.
Two of the best selling wraps are the Moby Wrap and the Mei Tei. Although, there are several other brands.
Baby Carriers are great. They click and snap as opposed to being tied, which is usually quicker to get on and go.
Pregnancy can bring on swelling in feet at any time, but in the summer it can be increased even more.
While most migraine medications are not safe to take in pregnancy, there are some natural remedies that can drastically reduce the number of headaches and the severity.
Yes, honey works as a natural remedy for allergies to pollen and grasses in place of zyrtec, claritin, allegra and benadryl.