One of my Monday night, prenatal yoga students mentioned this show to me, “Pregnant in Heels”. It’s on Bravo. She mentioned it because the host (protagonist, maybe?) is a “Pregnancy Concierge”. She not only has her own maternity line of clothing, but 2 studios where she (or maybe other instructors) teaches childbirth ed, breastfeeding, prenatal […]
Exercise During Pregnancy – Things to Consider
The short answer is – If it feels good during, and you feel good afterward, keep doing it. If it hurts, makes you short of breath, lightheaded, heart palpitations, belly cramps, or anything else negative – stop doing it. The key is to listen to your body. If you have a regular exercise program, generally […]
Decision making tool – BRAINS!
I love these acronyms. They are great decision making tools for your labor and birth, as well as your prenatal tests and procedures! BRAINED Trying to make a decision? Get BRAINED! Ask yourself, and your caregivers, these questions: Benefits – How could the recommended course of action help me or my baby? Risks – How […]
Ultrasounds: Safety and Efficacy
A conversation I had last week brought this topic to mind. This was with a non-medical person who works with pregnant women. I found I needed to explain to her what “valid medical reason” meant, with regard to ultrasound during pregnancy. It also brought me to tell her of the risks of ultrasound to the […]
What to do about Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness (ok, all day sickness) can be a real bear. Here’s my list of things that help: Eat often. Even if it’s just a bite or two, it makes a difference because it keeps your blood sugar level and helps tamp down the stomach acid. Eat whatever tastes good. Some smells or foods are […]