Exercise is GREAT during pregnancy! Low impact exercise is ideal like…Yoga, Swimming, or Walking. You don’t want to let your heart rate go above 140 beats/minute during your exercise. You tend to sweat more during pregnancy. Therefore make sure you are staying well hydrated. Get a big water bottle and keep drinking all day. Remember …
Month: February 2020
During pregnancy there are many things to do. But try to take some time and enjoy your new journey! It really does go by fast!!! Allow others to help: This can be hard to do and it may be the first time for some of you that you actually reach out to others for help. …
I was so thankful for Amazon Prime when I was on Maternity Leave. It seems like every other day we were getting a package. Diapers, Wipes, Bath Soap, Lotion, etc… I have found some pretty awesome deals on Amazon. And the great thing is you don’t have to leave your house with your new baby! …
Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes (also known as…water breaking) can happen during any stage of labor. A few important things to note when your water breaks: Time of rupture: Your amniotic sac is the only barrier between baby and outside world. Without that barrier baby is susceptible to infection. It is typically recommended that you go …
Pregnancy is sweet….pregnancy is amazing…pregnancy is a gift from God! But sometimes…. there are some annoying things that people say or do to you during pregnancy that can just ruin your day! Especially when you’re hormonal and can easily cry! lol Usually no one means any harm by what they are saying to you but …
I felt very nervous, excited, and a little scared for my first c-section (like any other new mama). However, being a Labor Nurse I somewhat knew what to expect. Many of the things that I have heard you might feel were actually true!! My cesarean section was planned due to my son growing large for …
There are many things to do during your pregnancy. Here are my top 7… 1.Keep a journal: Writing down your pregnancy adventure or writing a letter to you new baby with your hopes and dreams together! This is very similar to the Journal that I had and absolutely LOVED!! It had everything I wanted in …
When you get a cervical exam there is a couple of things you should know. The first thing is, it can be somewhat uncomfortable. But remember the more you tighten the harder it is for the doctor or nurse to complete the exam. So, try to stay as relaxed as possible. Secondly, the exam can …
Engorgement is swelling of the breasts that can block the milk flow. Inadequate or infrequent milk removal can cause this to occur. The breast will appear tight and shiny….and can be pretty uncomfortable! It may also appear warm/hot and sometimes painful. With some severe causes milk production may stop. Most moms feel relief right after …