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 […]
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 […]
So you’ve gone past 40 weeks of pregnancy and perhaps you’re in week 41 and creeping ever closer to the start of 42. From now till the time that baby arrives it’s going to be a waiting game, so what’s the best thing to do? First of all, realize that you may not be exactly […]
I love having green smoothies for breakfast. It is such a great and easy way to get a lot of fruits and veggies in your diet first thing in the morning. Plus, they only take a few minutes to prepare and everyone in the family loves them. This next recipe is one of the breakfast […]
A grilled cheese sandwich is a favorite among kids and adults! For meals, I always recommend having food from at least 3 food groups (i.e. grains, veggies, fruits, dairy, and protein) to help provide a balance of carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. For snacks, the aim should be to have at least 2 food […]
Everybody should enjoy a PB&J every now and then. And since you are advised to stay away from deli meat while pregnant, this is always a classic option when you need a quick sandwich for lunch. Not only does the peanut butter provide a lot of nutrition, the jelly adds the perfect amount of sweet […]
Even on a good day, it’s tough to get out of bed in the morning and go for a run or leave the office after work and head straight to the gym. Getting exercise on a regular basis (even under the best of circumstances) can be tricky. So imagine being asked to exercise while pregnant. […]
One of my favorite salads is a taco salad! I love having salads for lunch and dinner because it’s a great way to get a bunch of veggies in and you can customize them just how you like them. This salad is one of my go-to salads during the week as it only takes a […]
If you have just become pregnant, you’ve probably given some thought to weight gain. Gaining extra weight while pregnant is normal, even necessary. But how much is too much weight gained? And how little is too little weight gained? Below are four ways to have healthy weight gain during pregnancy. 1- Exercising is a must Doing some form […]
The typical timeline of a pregnancy is filled with a lot of preparations and concerns. There are many health questions, a baby shower to plan, baby clothes and toys to buy, etc. To make things easier, here are some of the most important things to do before you have your baby. Shop Forte Women’s Health Supplement […]
