Condition Spotlight
The decisions a woman and her partner make during preconception, pregnancy, and childbirth will shape the life of their child. As alternative medicine increases in popularity, future parents and caregivers are looking toward natural therapies such as nutritional supplementation, homeopathy, herbal medicine, massage, and aromatherapy in order to give birth to a healthier child.
It is important to the health of both mother and fetus that the mother eats a well-balanced and varied diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, beans, and fish are essential. Limit refined sugars, processed foods, and saturated fats. Organically grown produce, meats, and poultry are preferable.
Pregnancy brings about a multitude of changes, from physical transformations to an array of unique cravings. When it comes to food, these cravings can be both a blessing and a challenge for expectant mothers as Read More
Welcoming a new life into the world is a monumental event filled with joy, anticipation, and a fair share of uncertainty. For expectant parents, crafting a birth plan offers a sense of direction through the Read More
You are expectant, and you are excited about the idea of welcoming your new baby. But even before you start thinking of how you will be taking care of your baby, you should start thinking Read More
Whether a pregnancy is planned or not, the act of bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful thing but the journey to get there is not always an easy one. Sure, the Read More
There are many great skills for new moms to learn and do in the Fourth Trimester (post partum). It is extremely important for someone in their fourth trimester to reach out to pelvic physical therapy Read More
A new study has found that women have better brainpower after menopause if they had their last baby after age 35, used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years or began their menstrual cycle before Read More
If you are 35 or over, you might wonder if you will struggle to conceive a baby. While it is true that your ovarian reserve may have reduced now you have entered your mid-thirties, you Read More
Fertility is a growing issue facing couples. An estimated 10 percent of couples in the U.S. struggle with infertility. While a variety of factors can make it difficult for some people to get pregnant, ovulation Read More
Getting pregnant can be quite an exciting moment. However, it comes with some responsibilities. For instance, there are several things that you need to do to ensure that you and your baby stay healthy. This Read More
Infertility A couple that cannot conceive can be helped through procedures such as in vitro fertilization. If that doesn’t work, they can then consider egg donation. Egg donation gives infertile women the chance to carry Read More
There are many available choices surrounding pregnancy and childbirth—a hospital birth is no longer seen as the only safe option for delivery. Many couples are opting to have their babies at home or in birth centers that offer the kind of care that is tailored to each couple’s needs. Currently, holistic practitioners in the field of childbirth are addressing the need for dietary changes, abstinence from harmful substances, childbirth classes, and emotional support during the birth. Other options range from the modern technology of a hospital birth to water birth in the home; obstetric care to midwifery and doula care; and medical drug intervention to labor-inducing herbs.
Although each individual responds to pregnancy differently, and there is no such thing as a perfect pregnancy, there are many ways to contribute to a healthy one. Probably most important is that the woman realizes the physiological impact carrying a child has on her health and that she listens to her body’s needs. Adequate rest, including naps, ‘mental’ breaks, and sufficient sleep, is essential. Maintaining a positive outlook and keeping stress to a minimum are beneficial to both mother and baby. Comfortably paced, regular, non-jarring exercise, such as low-impact aerobics, walking, yoga, and swimming, can increase stamina for labor, strengthen muscles used during delivery, and may enhance the ability to cope better with labor.
