Research shows that approximately 90% of women will get stretch marks during or after pregnancy, but luckily there are some techniques to prevent them and minimize their appearance. If you’re a new mom (or a not so new mom!) you may have questions about these little battle wounds. Wonder no more; today’s post will tell you everything you need to know about stretch marks. TIP: … [Read more...] about Stretch marks during pregnancy
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Three Exercises Every Pregnant Woman Should Do
Key exercises that prepare you for labor and delivery By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Being pregnant can be exhausting, leaving you with a “closed for business” sign from the waist down and no time to work out. Weakened pelvic and core muscles make pregnancy feel torture filled with unexpected pee parties, painful bow-chicka-bow-bow and … [Read more...] about Three Exercises Every Pregnant Woman Should Do
Prenatal Testing: Non-Stress Test
As you get closer to your due date, your provider may perform a fetal non-stress test. The non-stress test (or NST, as it’s sometimes called) is an alternative to the contraction stress test. The NST gives similar results, but is less invasive and therefore more commonly used. Read on for all the details on this prenatal test! What is a fetal non-stress test? A fetal … [Read more...] about Prenatal Testing: Non-Stress Test
Helping baby fall asleep without sucking
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns buy paxil online buy paxil online no prescription ~~~ There is something you can do to prevent your baby from developing such a strong suck-to-sleep association that it becomes an absolute necessity for sleep, and a firmly ingrained habit that is very hard to change. Yes, it’s true that some … [Read more...] about Helping baby fall asleep without sucking
What every woman needs to know to master the Kegel exercise
By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Let's face it. How many times has your doctor, fitness trainer or yoga instructor told you “do your Kegels” and "you’ll be fine." A Kegel is a strengthening exercise for the pelvic floor-vaginal muscles that improves continence, sexual function and organ support. The problem is that many women are not … [Read more...] about What every woman needs to know to master the Kegel exercise