Gestational diabetes is diabetes, or high blood sugar levels, that develops during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes affects as high as 9.2% of all pregnancies and is usually diagnosed in the later stages of pregnancy1. This type of diabetes can often affect women who have no prior history of diabetes. Here is some more information on exactly what gestational […]
Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year. This week I finally finished planting my garden, and I always anxiously wait for all of my seeds to start sprouting and for my plants to start growing. One of my favorite vegetables I plant every year is butternut squash. I always plant acorn squash, […]
Not all contractions during labor mean you’re about to give birth. Before true labor actually starts, you may experience false labor pains know as Braxton Hicks contractions. Braxton Hicks are one of the ways your body prepares for the actual day you give birth. But they do not mean labor is about to begin. The most important […]
Menopause is a natural process that all women experience as they get older. It marks the end of natural fertility when a woman’s menstrual cycle stops, and she no longer produces the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The term menopause usually describes the changes that women go through either just before or after the menstrual cycle ends. […]
Parkinson’s disease occurs when areas of the brain in charge of controlling the body’s movements no longer work properly. These areas produce a special chemical called dopamine which helps to coordinate all of our movements. It allows us to walk, run, jump, or stand up in a smooth and coordinated fashion. In Parkinson’s, these areas become damaged which […]
A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone that is usually caused by repetitive activities or repeated stresses placed on the bone. These fractures, also known as hairline fractures, are commonly seen in people that play high-impact sports such as basketball. However, it’s not just athletes that can get a stress fracture. Anyone that […]
If you are like most women, when you first find out you are pregnant you are overwhelmed with a range of emotions. One of the first questions you may have is if it is safe to continue exercise. I am happy to say that for the vast majority of women the answer is an astounding […]
After 9 months of pregnancy, you have finally given birth and your pregnancy has come to its end. However, you should be aware of the recovery process after your pregnancy and the common problems your body may face. Here are the 5 most common problems after giving birth that mothers face. Uterine Infections Uterine infections […]
The past few years have seen an explosion of information about the role pre-surgical diets play in successful surgical outcomes. Poor pre-operative nutrition is often linked to an increase in complications like infections and slow wound healing. On the other hand, healthy pre-surgical diets are associated with better outcomes1. A healthy pre-surgical diet includes things like vitamins, […]
Here’s another quick and easy recipe that my family loves! We had this meal the first time at my cousin’s house a few years ago and after that, we were all hooked. It is a great meal for lunch or dinner and contains a lot of essential nutrients for all the expecting moms out there. […]
Recovering from surgery is no small feat. It takes a lot of rest, nutrition, and guidance from your doctor. Though there are a lot of ways to help you recover, there are also mistakes many people make. 1- Doing too much, too soon A couple days after the surgery, you may notice that you feel […]
To have a C-Section or not to have a C-Section? It’s a valid question that a lot of women think about during the course of their pregnancy. An elective C-Section (as opposed to an emergency C-Section) is usually done for a number of different reasons. For example, an elective C-Section may happen if the baby […]
