Sneaking snacks…

Pregnancy is the perfect time to really think about your nutrition more than before. In previous years, we’ve told women that they were eating for two. This lead to many women consuming way too many calories, not to mention lots of junk food. This put a strain on their health and that of their babies. [...]

Swim baby swim…..

Swimming is a GREAT thing to do when you are pregnant! It is considered safe in pregnancy, and It can be the perfect combination of aerobics and relaxation. You can either swim as you normally would exercise or try something new like an organized water aerobics course. The only reasons that swimming would not be [...]

Cat’s and pregnancy?

Dear Christopher Cat: I am pregnant, and worried that I may need to give away my cat. I’m concerned she’ll transmit toxo-plasma, and that it will harm my unborn child. I adore my cat and can’t bear the thought of giving her away. Is there any safe way for me to keep her? Christopher Responds: [...]

Another step on the road to a healthy pregnancy…

…And we know that a healthy pregnancy means a healthy baby. Dental health during pregnancy isn’t a glamorous topic, but it’s an important one. There are  some misconceptions and misinformation about dental health during pregnancy…lets sink our teeth into this … Did you know? When you are pregnant…there is more acidity in your mouth, which [...]

Need help quitting smoking?

  Pregnant and can’t stop smoking? Or you may have a friend or family member who is expecting, but patches and pills haven’t worked. Many pregnant women simply don’t trust putting more chemicals into their body to try to stop smoking. Tricia Allison has a solution that can help you or the person you care [...]

Belly dancing….amazing for pregnancy…

Here is a small preview of a pregnancy dance DVD….you will find some prenatal exercise dvd’s at the local library…or many others online. MOVE through pregnancy…It’s good for ya! ~cha cha cha~

Increasing your water intake….

Drinking water is always important for your health, but when you’re pregnant, it’s even more essential! To make sure you drink enough each day (anywhere from 64 to 100 ounces a day), try these recommendations: Designated Water Bottle with Straw I tend to drink a lot more water when I have a reusable bottle handy [...]

Enjoying the Holiday party…Pregnancy style!

With the Holidays can also come “party time”…Whether it’s the company’s Christmas party…. your best friend’s holiday party ,Or getting together with family… you might worry about your pregnancy getting in the way. But…. you can relax and enjoy yourself with a bit of planning ahead. Avoid getting overheated. Becoming overheated is easy to do, [...]

Breastfeeding…a gift of life!

           We have heard of the amazing benefits of breastfeeding for the baby (lower risk of ear infections, stomach problems, respiratory illnesses, asthma, skin allergies, diabetes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).… …But did you know that new studies are finding breast-feeding can help protect the mom’s from heart disease and diabetes (not to mention [...]

What NOT to eat at Thanksgiving…

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate. Typically these celebrations center around food and lots of it. The problem is that in pregnancy, some of these foods may be hazardous to you and your baby. Stay safe this Thanksgiving by avoiding the following foods: Undercooked Turkey Your turkey needs to [...]