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We all know stress doesn’t feel good – pounding heart, irritated tummy, disrupted sleep, reactive actions, feelings of fear, self-doubt, and anxiety. Now, we’ve learned stress negatively impacts your body as a whole – contributing to illness and disease, and […]

Yes, you can exercise when you’re pregnant. In fact, we encourage it. However, you do need to exercise safely. Some physical activities that are less desirable than others, especially as your growing belly alters your center of gravity and those pregnancy […]

Once you’re pregnant, your body requires extra-special attention when it comes to what you eat. While your health is always a primary consideration, most women focus on vitamin/mineral needs to support the baby. When it comes to calcium, however, you […]

The idea of “Summer Vacation” seems so dreamy before it starts, and then it can feel like an endless stream of days filled with children going bonkers in the house. That means it’s time to get out the door and […]

While only 5% of all pregnant women experience preeclampsia, it’s a very serious diagnosis and puts you and you baby at high risk. Preeclampsia typically comes on after Week 20 of the pregnancy, and symptoms include: Extreme headaches Nausea/vomiting Severe […]

Roughly 10% of women who experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse (POP),  fail to pursue any treatment at all. Others are ushered through major surgeries – like complete hysterectomies – by doctors who aren’t entirely familiar with the options. […]

Summertime and pregnant living isn’t always easy. There’s record breaking heat in the Northwest, other women are cooling off in cute little sundresses, and some of your favorite summer activities (sipping a cold beer at a BBQ, for example) may […]

Are you thinking about switching from pads or tampons to a menstrual cup? Originally designed as an eco-friendly, affordable alternative to pads and tampons, menstrual cups are small, flexible cups that are inserted – and seal – in the vagina, […]

Tired of Seeing Another Negative Pregnancy Test? Here are 9 signs it may be time to consult with a fertility specialist for infertility testing. It’s better to find out sooner, rather than later, if your pregnancy will require any type […]

Gestational diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus,  is a condition in which too much sugar stays in the blood rather than being used for energy. Some women are at risk via their current medical status and/or lifestyle choices. Other times, […]