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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
This is one of my family’s favorite meals: spaghetti and meatballs! One of my favorite parts of this meal is that I use half of the recipe to make meatballs, and I shape the other half into meatloaf for dinner later in the week. I love prepping and cooking once and getting two meals from […]
Fatigue is a common pregnancy symptom that can affect women in many different ways. Some women are plagued with fatigue for large periods of their pregnancy while others are lucky enough to escape the harsher aspects. Most people tend to fall somewhere in middle. Fatigue is often worse during the first trimester of pregnancy, goes away for […]
Here is another quick meal idea that works great for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. It has a satisfying mix of complex carbs, fat, and protein and helps keep your blood sugar stable for longer. And it has just the right amount of sweetness. Banana Wrap: 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1 tsp. […]
Pregnant women will need double the blood supply while pregnant. As such, they are at a higher risk of suffering from anemia due to the excess amount of blood the body has to produce. But what is anemia, and how can you prevent it? Below is some information about anemia you should know if you are […]
If you are an expecting mother you might be feeling nervous about your fist visit to your OBGYN. This is completely normal. To help ease the nerves, here is some information on what you should expect during your first visit. Make a list of your health history Your OBGYN will want to know the answer to the […]
One of the things I missed a lot when I was pregnant were sandwiches. My favorite type of sandwich is a cold deli meat sandwich. Because of the risk of listeria, deli meats are not recommended during pregnancy. One thing you can do is heat up deli meat until steaming, but it wasn’t the same […]
