Caylie See

This post will launch a series that maps out some features of how you and your baby are developing over the next ten odd months—from an Eastern and a Western medical slant. The two models together can help us see why certain symptoms arise and correlate these changes with diet and lifestyle advice to address them. It's a comprehensive approach that provides insightful guidance … [Read more...] about How baby develops, according to integrative medicine

Traveling during pregnancy is usually as safe as traveling when you're not pregnant, but... There are some potential risks to weigh for you and your growing family. The official medical statement is that in the absence of known complications (such as a risk for pre-term delivery, like with twins, or existing respiratory or heart disease), pregnant women are good to go (I may … [Read more...] about Indulging the travel bug during pregnancy

Is your healthy glow of pregnancy fading—or have you even experienced one yet? It was recently the longest day of the year, and pregnancy, no matter what season it is, can sometimes feel like the longest nine months of your life! I’ve seen thousand of pregnant patients in my clinic, and oddly, none of them have described themselves as glowing. Yet, it is the favored way to talk … [Read more...] about Demystifying the myth of the glowing pregnancy

Pregnancy is hard work. It is a full-time job—possibly alongside any other full-time job you may already have. It’s important to revisit the concept of fatigue throughout pregnancy. It may be your central focus during the first trimester, but it can be a growing frustration throughout the months. Some women do still walk marathons during pregnancy but most are just trying to … [Read more...] about Combatting pregnancy fatigue

The holidays are upon us, and this time of year can be a sensitive season. Celebrations may only serve to emphasize loss you may have suffered this year. Within the festivities, you may be reflecting on and processing grief. You’re not alone—one out of every three pregnancies results in a loss. The statistics are of course not helpful on the backdrop of wanting to grow your … [Read more...] about Tackling the all too common occurrence of pregnancy loss