There’s a common misconception that a pregnancy is either “natural” or “not natural.” But the state of being pregnant—no matter what your route of conception or your choices during pregnancy—is inherently natural. As for what you include, exclude, or experiment with along the way, you can certainly choose a more natural-leaning pregnancy. The important thing to know is that … [Read more...] about Common misconceptions of natural pregnancy
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6 ways to avoid varicose veins from pregnancy. Yes, they do include support hose.
Do your best to avoid varicose veins Varicose veins are mainly a hereditary condition, but doctors actually see them two to four times more frequently in women than in men. The reason? Varicose veins from pregnancy. Your growing uterus, along with weight gain and fluid retention, all put extra pressure on the vein walls, which can accelerate vein damage. Wearing compression … [Read more...] about 6 ways to avoid varicose veins from pregnancy. Yes, they do include support hose.
Heads-up! What to expect when baby’s bottom-down
Breech babies - what you need to know When it comes to childbirth, the best advice we can give a mom-to-be is to expect the unexpected. A due date may come and go with no sign of labor. A natural delivery may leave you begging for an epidural - and a baby may never get into the correct birthing position in the first place. If the latter should happen, and your little one … [Read more...] about Heads-up! What to expect when baby’s bottom-down
How am I supposed to feel while pregnant?
Many of my pregnant patients ask me the same question the first time they come to see me: How is one supposed to feel while pregnant? Each time I have to force myself not to laugh, not because it is a funny question but because there is no logical answer. The fact is, the way you feel today has absolutely no predictive value as to how you might feel tomorrow. And if you want to … [Read more...] about How am I supposed to feel while pregnant?
How to get amazing maternity photos
The goal of a professional maternity photographer is to create a truly unique experience in which the mother-to-be feels comfortable, relaxed, beautiful, pampered, and empowered from the moment she enters the studio. Your professional photographer should guide you every step of the way. Scheduling your session Maternity portraits are best captured from weeks 31 to 36. Of … [Read more...] about How to get amazing maternity photos