Pregnancy

When I was pregnant with my first child, I think I drove my obstetrician crazy. Since my psychology practice focuses on women’s health, I see pregnant women frequently. And I don’t tend to see women who have effortless calm pregnancies. I see women who experienced infertility, or had a miscarriage, who had a difficult previous pregnancy or a high risk current pregnancy. So … [Read more...] about Is my baby going to be OK? Worrying during pregnancy

We’re all entitled to a vice, and coffee is a worldwide choice. It’s actually
the number one source of antioxidants for most people. During pregnancy, however, it’s time to let it go. What's the evidence surrounding caffeine and pregnancy? Caffeine is certainly not horrible, but in pregnancy its role is controversial, and there is enough evidence that points to it being … [Read more...] about The truth about caffeine and pregnancy

By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Prior to birth, 100 percent of your baby’s sleep occurs in a cozy bed of fluid that sloshes and moves with your every step and motion. You walk, you bounce up stairs, and you may even dance, jog, or bike! Even during the typically disjointed sleep that pregnancy so kindly provides, you likely shift and … [Read more...] about Why every baby needs a rocking cradle

Aside from morning sickness, many physical surprises may happen during pregnancy. Digestion is slowing down to accommodate your pregnancy, and your body’s hormones are making massive adjustments. It’s not unlikely that you will experience insomnia, fatigue, or even lethargy, sore breasts, and bloating. There are odder symptoms such as a metallic taste in your mouth. The … [Read more...] about What is metallic taste in pregnancy all about?

In pregnancy, usually less is more. But probiotics are a key nutrient for upping your health, as well as baby's. Probiotics From conception to long-term health, there is an ongoing interplay between genetics and environmental factors. During pregnancy, many of baby’s immune functions are drawn from the mother’s diet. Exchange of bacteria from the mother to the baby during … [Read more...] about No cons to probiotics in pregnancy