This article will discuss 5 of the best pregnancy pillows designed to comfortably position your body for an optimal night’s sleep. Aside from being extremely comfortable, the pillows offer many benefits for mom and her developing baby. It is no surprise pregnancy pillows have become extremely popular over the past 10 years. Based on what …
As summer approaches, information about the Zika virus and pregnancy will be on the minds of those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Until more information is known, raising awareness is the most important step we can take to minimize the impact Zika virus has on pregnancy. This post contains affiliate links. You can read our affiliate …
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Let’s face it being pregnant is exhausting in itself. Your metabolism is put into overdrive as you are creating another “little human being” while carrying on your everyday tasks. Add to these physical demands, a job that is not flexible or (if you have kids) that they are out of school… YIKES .. you …
There are many reasons why you experience swelling during pregnancy. Your blood volume increases by 50% and the composition of your blood changes. This causes blood vessels to leak fluid into the surrounding tissues. The increase in blood volume and fluid retention (swelling) can account for up to 25% of the weight you …
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes occurs as a result of changes in physiology associated with pregnancy (hormonal, metabolic, etc.). Most often gestational diabetes develops between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. To screen for gestational diabetes, a 1-hour blood sugar test is given during this time interval. If the test is positive a 3-hour …
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Both medical research and clinical observations in labor and delivery demonstrate that left side sleep during pregnancy is best. If you have always been a left-sided sleeper you are one of the fortunate ones. Left side sleep during pregnancy has been shown to be beneficial in both pregnant and non-pregnant individuals. Left side sleep during …
