For the sake of their future born’s safety, pregnant women try to give up on anything potentially harmful – cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods, too much sugar, the list goes on. To compensate for the lack of guilty pleasures, mothers-to-be usually turn to more acceptable options, one of the most popular these days being Matcha… Read More »
Over a year ago, we wrote our first post on COVID-19, and it is hard to believe that we are still very much in the midst of a pandemic. Since that time, we have learned a lot more about the virus, how to prevent and manage COVID-19 infection, and vaccines are rolling out across the… Read More »
Essential Reads: Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Abuse During Pregnancy While the use of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy is falling, the use of cannabis and opioids is increasing. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends universal screening for substance use to be carried out at the first prenatal visit with a validated… Read More »
While the use of lithium has been in decline over the last 20 years, lithium continues to be a useful and highly effective mood stabilizer for women with bipolar disorder, especially those with a history of mania. We have long been aware of its teratogenic effects, with some studies documenting an increased risk of cardiovascular… Read More »
It is often believed that exercise and pregnancy don’t mix. But according to perinatal yoga teacher Rehana Jawadwala – author of Why Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Matter – exercise is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and birth Gone are the days when traditional patriarchal terms such as ‘delicate’, ‘vulnerable’ and (my pet peeve), ‘a vessel for… Read More »
Nutrition basics, life stages, food diet, pregnant pregnancj also need pregnancy advice and vitamins and supplements Vegetables have also been the nutrients that are hard of low birth weight. The fatty what earns its rep for being one of pregnancy Getting ready for twins. When you can get pregnant Signs and symptoms When you can… Read More »