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Strengthen your immune system during pregnancy

By Kristy Rodriguez

Living dirty for better optimal health is an idea that I’ve just been introduced to after reading “The Microbiome Solution” by Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan is a gastroenterologist working at Georgetown University Hospital and also running her own integrative health center for women. What does all of this have to...

Good reasons to consider a VBAC

By Pregnancy Contributor

How About a Do-over? I could barely sleep during the last weeks of my second pregnancy. But this time, I had something new to worry about as I lay awake—shaking up my two-year-old son’s little world with a needy sibling. But my first child was, ultimately, why I decided to...

High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect
Pregnancy is usually a happy, healthy event. But some moms-to-be may experience complications or chronic conditions that threaten their well-being or that of their baby. What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy? What are the common risk factors? And what type of care can you expect to receive if this happens to you…
Mocktails: Non-Alcoholic Pregnancy Drinks
While you may need to forego you favorite drink while you're expecting, you shouldn't have to miss out completely. Introducing the "mocktail" which combines great ingredients and garnishes for the perfect non-alcoholic drink during your pregnancy. Today we're putting some of these recipes to the test by making them right in our studio! Learn more…
Pregnancy Exercises: Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga classes are growing in popularity, but is it right for you? What can you expect should you decide to take a prenatal yoga class? How can it better prepare you for labor and delivery? Plus, the benefits of meeting other mamas-to-be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting Pregnant: Ovulation, Fertilization and More
The process of conceiving a child is nothing short of a miracle. What exactly needs to happen in order for a woman to become pregnant? How does ovulation work and how can you use your cycle to track your fertility? How do sperm travel to the egg and how does fertilization and implantation occur? Learn…