Caylie See

Overview of genetic testing Genetic testing is a very personal choice for you and your partner. In addition to considerations such as age, ethnic background, and health history, all of which influence potential genetic concerns for your baby, these decisions are also intertwined with your emotions and your personal values. The process of approaching whether or not to do … [Read more...] about Worried about genetic testing? Do this first

Pregnant or not, breathing is the only thing you can actually control. Mindfulness exercises help you harness this beneficial practice at a time when you may crave a sense of control the most. Being mindful doesn’t mean being perfect or even being relaxed all the time. Mindfulness means being aware—aware of what’s right for you in your pregnancy and continually returning to … [Read more...] about 3 simple steps to a calmer, stress-free pregnancy

Here's how to survive the home stretch: Month six Month six is governed by the Chinese Stomach system. The Stomach is paired with the digestive functions of the Spleen that we explored in month five. Where the Spleen is more about what you’re taking in, the Stomach breaks down and uses that material for fuel. From an Eastern and Western point of view, when the Stomach isn’t … [Read more...] about How to make it to the finish line of pregnancy

The ins and outs of intercourse and intimacy during pregnancy Just like in your normal love life, sexual desire and intimacy can go every which way during pregnancy. There are more hormones flying around and increased blood flow into reproductive tissue, which could account for many women’s increased sex drive at certain stages in their pregnancy. This is a time of not only … [Read more...] about Keeping intimacy alive during pregnancy

Month three Month three is governed by the Chinese Pericardium system. Your actual pericardium is the protective membrane around the heart, and as you build on the information you’ve gathered about your pregnancy, including test results and your personal experience of being pregnant, you may subsequently be even more trusting and confident in your pregnancy. Your heart may … [Read more...] about How does Chinese medicine explain your developing baby?