If you're following doctor's orders, then your pregnancy body is most likely in tip-top shape. Growing a human being inspires us to live healthier, cleaner lifestyles to ensure our little ones have the best starts in life. But don't leave those new healthy habits in the dust when baby arrives. He or she won't necessarily reap the benefits, but your recovering body sure will. … [Read more...] about 5 pregnancy habits to keep forever
Pregnancy
4 questions to prep for motherhood
There's a reason growing a human being takes a whole nine months - there's a lot of planning and decision-making to be done. Once you've chosen your health care provider and created a birth plan, it's time to focus on parenthood. What kind of parents will you and your partner be? Make your transition to motherhood as smooth as can be by considering these important … [Read more...] about 4 questions to prep for motherhood
6 things that may surprise you about childbirth
After nine months of careful planning and studying, there are some things about labor, delivery and those first fresh hours of motherhood that may still surprise you. Here are six to take note of: 1. There are two deliveries Ultrasound technology is top notch these days, making a surprise twin a very unlikely scenario. So, no, we're not referring to multiples here - instead, … [Read more...] about 6 things that may surprise you about childbirth
Simple, safe ways to soothe pregnancy back pain right now
Does back pain have you scrambling for the Tylenol bottle? If so, you're not alone. An aching back is one of the most common symptoms during pregnancy, with more than 2 million expectant moms affected every year.What's the deal?Just like most uncomfortable symptoms while gestating, pregnancy hormones are partially to blame. While your little one grows, your body is hard … [Read more...] about Simple, safe ways to soothe pregnancy back pain right now
Inductions lead to C-sections? A new report says ‘No more’
Talk to any natural birth advocate and he or she is bound to start in on the evils of labor induction. For years, the party line has been that one intervention during labor and delivery just snowballs and leads to another. While this may have a kernel of truth to it, a new report published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology concludes that being induced … [Read more...] about Inductions lead to C-sections? A new report says ‘No more’