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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...

Bonding with your Baby Before Birth
We know the bond between mother and baby is strong, but when does that bonding begin? How can we increase that bond throughout our pregnancy, even if our little one wasn't planned? And how can our unborn child learn to love the people who matter most to us even before birth? Learn more about your…
Pregnancy Symptoms: The Last 20 Weeks
You're at least halfway through your pregnancy and your symptoms may be changing. Your growing belly may lead to hints of back and pelvic pain, or you may now be huffing and puffing when climbing a simple set of stairs. Or you may experience extreme heartburn, gas or swelling. What typically causes these common symptoms…
Pregnancy Symptoms: The First 20 Weeks
You're pregnant and you may not even know it yet. For many women, it's the early pregnancy symptoms that give it away. So, what type of symptoms can you expect during the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy? What triggers these symptoms and what can you do to overcome them? Learn more about your ad…
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
Many traditional medications aren't safe during pregnancy, so what options do you have for relief? Today we're learning all about homeopathy and how it can naturally help treat common ailments many women experience while pregnant. How is homeopathy different than other types of treatments? How do you know which remedy to take? And how do…