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 [...]

A guided tour of your baby from 8 weeks to birth…

Courtesy of 4d ultrasound images!    Cool…..or  what??

Fred Flintstone feet…

Have… you found yourself sifting through your closet, looking for a pair of shoes that don’t kill your feet lately?  You discovered that many of your shoes don’t even fit any more? Are flip flops your new best friend?? Chances are, your feet are swollen from pregnancy   . There are various reasons for your [...]

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 [...]

Diabetes screening test…

I often get questions about the different screens and tests done to pregnant mom’s…Most often about the glucose test… Diabetes Screen, Glucola Screen, Done at 24-28 weeks What it measures. During pregnancy, a small number of women (1.5%-2%) will develop difficulty in processing the normal sugars (carbohydrates) in their bloodstreams. This can lead to what [...]

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, [...]

Feeding the athlete…

Labor is probably not the time you will be requesting a huge steak dinner, but it is a good idea to continue to nourish your body before you head in to the hospital.  Not eating during labor may reduce your energy, increase your fatigue and decrease your ability to deal with stress during labor. Also…just [...]