Pitocin is the synthetic version of oxytocin. Oxytocin itself is a hormone that your body naturally produces to start contractions during labor. But you may know oxytocin by a different name-the “love” hormone. Oxytocin is the same hormone that our bodies release when we snuggle up with loved ones or bond socially. As a medication, […]
One piece of advice I always give my clients when planning meals is to make sure that each meal has at least three of the five main food groups (grains, fruit, vegetable, dairy, and protein which consists of beans, nuts, meat, and eggs). When you follow this general rule it helps you maintain a balance […]
The term herniated disc sounds like a painful condition—and, unfortunately, it usually is. Our spine is made up of tiny individual bones (called vertebrae). Between each bone is a rubbery cushion (called a disc) that stops the bones from rubbing against one another. However, if one of the discs slips out of place or prolapses, […]
Your rotator cuff isn’t a single muscle. It’s actually a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to form a “cuff” around the shoulder region. The four muscles are known as the: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor. All originate from the shoulder blade. So what do you need to know about rotator […]
Now that I am a mom of two, my mornings are even busier than they were before. Whenever I have early morning plans, I like to have breakfast planned out the night before to help my nutrition stay on point. One of my favorite breakfasts for short mornings is overnight oats. All of the prep […]
It is the news that no one ever wants to receive or the diagnosis that no one expects to get. There is a 1 in 8 chance that a women will develop breast cancer over the course of her life4. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common […]
This meal is about as simple as they go and is perfect for the expecting and postpartum mother alike. Plus, as the weather gets colder, eating hot cereal like oatmeal on a cold morning always hits the spot. Oatmeal & Eggs: 1 cup cooked oatmeal 1 cup of milk (to drink) 2 eggs, cooked any […]
An induction is a medical process used to start natural labor. The goal of an induction is to kick-start a woman into normal labor and then help her along the way. An induction can be a scary experience if you’re not prepared. However, knowledge is power. Take the mystery out of the process and help […]
Most new parents go through a roller coaster of emotions after finding out that they’re pregnant. Joy, excitement, and happiness are usually the first emotions to hit. But then reality sets in. Anxiety and fear of the unknown start to creep in. Will my baby be healthy? How painful will labor be? Will I be […]
It’s easy to overlook the importance of good footwear. You may even think about spending a little less money on a pair of shoes for your physical activities. But think again. A poor choice in footwear can cause all sorts of problems: foot pain, back pain, achilles tendinitis, runner’s knee, and a whole host of other […]
The length of an average pregnancy is about 40 weeks. If you find yourself going past week 40 and inching into week 41 or 42, you might be getting a little anxious and wondering what’s going on. First of all, don’t worry. It is not unusual for pregnancies to last longer than 40 weeks. In […]
Seconds after an injury the body’s inflammatory response will immediately start the healing process. The tissues around the site of injury are flooded with fluid and proteins to help deal with the damage, circulation to the area increases, and the injury starts to feel warm and tender. Swelling is the body’s natural reaction to an […]
