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“Before you give birth to a new life, you need to know how to give life to yourself. Self-care is important for us women, because we are nurturers. We are givers. But we can’t give from an empty cup,” says Heartworks Healing Coach Leah Eriguel in an episode of You The Mom podcast.
There are a lot of old wives’ tales and misconceptions about pregnancy. While these aren’t backed by science, they still cause confusion, worry, and anxiety especially among first-time moms. That’s why it’s best to consult with experts before believing them.
Anxiety and worry is something that is quite common among moms on the planet, and one of the moments of…
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The listed ultrasound clinic locations help expecting moms avoid hospitals, lessening their potential interaction with COVID-positive patients. Many OB GYNs prefer their patients to stay home and minimise their need to leave the house or go into a hospital. A common request is that they find a nearby place to have the ultrasound and then conduct teleconsultations with their doctor so as to avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
I found out I was pregnant in August 2020, about 5 months into the pandemic—brief enough to hope for better days ahead but long enough to know that I ought to manage my expectations. After all, we had been through enough permutations of the letters M, E, G, C and Q. All signs were pointing to a very bumpy road ahead (pun intended).
For moms that intended to deliver naturally or normally (the former being without anesthesia and the latter with), having to have a Caesarean can be terrifying. All of a sudden, they are being prepped for a major surgery. This article hopes to prep moms a little, just in case they find themselves facing an unexpected C.
Being pregnant means your body will go through a lot of changes. With these changes come some never before felt aches and pains, cramping being one of them. While many pregnancy cramps are very normal it is important to be aware of what is normal and what is unusual in every trimester. This will help give you peace of mind as well as know what to do when you feel cramping.
When pregnant, a woman doesn’t really eat for two. Yes, women do need some extra calories to support a growing baby, but it’s really not much more than most women’s average daily intakes. Meaning, if you eat three square meals a day, you really only need a light snack to keep your baby happy and your body healthy.
So what’s a craving momma to do? Eat smart, of course!
