Category: Pregnancy

Five things not even your bestie will tell you about childbirth

Things every mom should know but no one tells you about By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Becoming a new mom is an incredible experience for a woman. Months of prenatal prep work are nothing compared to feeling that first kick. Hours of childbirth is no easy...

How to have a happy bladder in three easy steps

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

Use these simple steps to improve your bladder function By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ 50-60% of all pregnant women leak urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze or even change positions. They also suffer from the need to pee all the time and frequent nighttime trips to...

What Are the Signs of Labor?

By Sunny Gault

If you’re expecting your first baby, you might be wondering… How will I know if I’m in labor? Will early labor and contractions be obvious? Will my water dramatically break as it does on television? Susan Melnikow, a Certified Nurse Midwife, explains how to determine if your labor is the...

Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

By Sunny Gault

Research shows that approximately 90% of women will get stretch marks during or after pregnancy, but luckily there are some techniques to prevent them and minimize their appearance. If you’re a new mom (or a not so new mom!) you may have questions about these little battle wounds. Wonder no...

Prenatal Testing: Non-Stress Test

By Sunny Gault

As you get closer to your due date, your provider may perform a fetal non-stress test. The non-stress test (or NST, as it’s sometimes called) is an alternative to the contraction stress test. The NST gives similar results, but is less invasive and therefore more commonly used. Read on for...

What are typical genetic tests during pregnancy? Who should do genetic testing?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

Expert: Yael Hoffman Sage, MD, MPH, an obstetrician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Genetic tests during pregnancy There are a wide variety of genetic tests during pregnancy. These include: Screening tests such as maternal serum screening (e.g. First Look or Sequential Screen) or cell-free DNA. Doctors use to determine whether...

Who is affected by depression during pregnancy?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

Expert: Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, Psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital What is depression? Depression is a medical illness consisting of problems with mood that affect day-to-day functioning. People with depression often experience a general feeling of sadness or an inability to enjoy their usual activities for at least two weeks. Other symptoms include: Sleep issues such...

December is the perfect time for setting boundaries!

By Randi Zinn

December is a busy month full of family commitments, social gatherings, and expectations. For the pregnant mama, this time can feel INTENSE. Pregnancy is a fantastic opportunity to begin setting boundaries, which basically means you get really good at saying what feels right and what doesn’t. As you ease into...

Three Exercises Every Pregnant Woman Should Do

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

Key exercises that prepare you for labor and delivery By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Being pregnant can be exhausting, leaving you with a “closed for business” sign from the waist down and no time to work out. Weakened pelvic and core muscles make pregnancy feel torture...

Helping baby fall asleep without sucking

By Elizabeth Pantley

By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ There is something you can do to prevent your baby from developing such a strong suck-to-sleep association that it becomes an absolute necessity for sleep, and a firmly ingrained habit that is very hard to change. Yes,...

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