It can be very overwhelming when you first arrive to your doctor’s office for you first prenatal appointment and you see all of the lab tubes that need to be drawn for your prenatal blood work. However, it is very important that all of this is completed. Here is a little information about each of …
Traveling during pregnancy can sometimes be tricky. Here are just a few tips that may help you. But please be sure to ask your physician or nurse midwife any specific questions you may have. Because everyone’s pregnancy is different and you may have high risk needs that won’t allow you to travel at all during …
Take your Prenatal Vitamin Daily Dr. Stockwell’s Prenatals have so much to offer! They are non-GMO, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and Kosher On average you only need (approximately) an extra 300 calories a day. After the second trimester. Plan healthy meals. Eating smaller, more frequent meals rather larger meals. Remember you are NOT eating for two….(meaning not eating twice …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is very important!! Don’t forget to do so while you are growing this tiny human!! Here are a few tips to help with this… Skin Care: Many women experience acne during pregnancy. Placental hormones increase the oil production in your skin that can increase the amount of acne. You …
First Trimester: (At 4 weeks gestation) The heart, brain, and arms & legs start to form. You baby is now an embryo. (8 weeks gestation) Your baby’s heart starts to beat regular and the umbilical cord is now visible. The major organs, external body structures, fingers & toes start to form. Your baby is now …