One day you’ll look back and remember your pregnancy as one of the most special times of your life. Whether you are having a smooth-sailing or slightly more rocky pregnancy, the anticipation and the excitement of meeting your new baby is different from any other experience you will have in your lifetime. Your body changes as you go through a complete emotional and physical … [Read more...] about Is the use of kratom safe during pregnancy?
Pregnancy Health
Why is Deep Vein Thrombosis more common during pregnancy?
Expert:Sarah Little, MD, Obstetrician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Deep Vein Thrombosis during pregnancy is a serious medical condition. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein usually in the pelvis or leg. Several things can increase the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis, including: pregnancyoral contraceptive useobesitybeing sedentarysurgery Are there warning … [Read more...] about Why is Deep Vein Thrombosis more common during pregnancy?
Belting can relieve pelvic girdle pain and pelvic discomfort
Pregnancy belts can help to improve pelvic stability By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com Wearing a supportive belt during pregnancy can make a positive difference for women suffering from low back pain, pelvic pressure, diastasis recti separation, sacroiliac joint pain, Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction, pelvic instability, and incontinence. Women … [Read more...] about Belting can relieve pelvic girdle pain and pelvic discomfort
4 tips for modifying your prenatal yoga program
Keep these tips in mind and keep yourself safe and healthy while enjoying the benefits of yoga By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com~~~ Prenatal yoga is excellent medicine for pregnant women and fantastic for improving flexibility, strength, stamina and helps pregnant to relax and stay grounded. However not all prenatal yoga poses are appropriate … [Read more...] about 4 tips for modifying your prenatal yoga program
Worried about your asthma during pregnancy? What are the risks?
Expert:Barbara Cockrill Gootkind, MD, Pulmonologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Asthma is one of the most common medical conditions experienced by pregnant women. Most women with asthma during pregnancy will have perfectly healthy pregnancies and newborns. However, asthma is associated with an increased risk of certain complications during pregnancy. Remember this: … [Read more...] about Worried about your asthma during pregnancy? What are the risks?