Benefits of a Water Birth
sBefore discovering the benefits of water birth, giving birth was complicated and painful as well as stressful for the mother and father. Several women have been learning about the benefits of water birth and are asking these following questions. “What is water birth?”, “Are water births safe?”, “How much is a water birth?” There is […]
A Guide to: Exercise While Pregnant
Newly pregnant women may be wondering how to keep their bodies in shape. We have decided to create this step by step guide to explain what exercises are suitable for pregnant women. Learn how to exercise while pregnant and the proper way to keep your developing baby safe. Why Should Women Exercise While Pregnant? Women […]
What are Healthy Meals to Eat While Pregnant
Why Having Healthy Meals is Good For Your Baby Some people may assume that becoming pregnant results in an entire change of diet. However, many women plan out “pregnancy diets” to get extra nutrition. You absolutely will have to make some changes in order to better strengthen the health of your baby, but in most […]
Why Do Women Experience Depression in Pregnancy
What is Depression in Pregnancy? Just like clinical depression, depression during pregnancy, or antepartum depression, is a mood disorder which is a biological illness that involve changes in brain chemistry. During pregnancy, hormone changes can influence the chemicals in your brain, which are precisely linked to depression and anxiety. This can be brought upon by […]
How Folic Acid Benefits the Female Reproductive System
Folic Acid is an essential vitamin for the human body as it is derived from Vitamin B. All of the B Vitamins help the body convert food into energy making up your metabolism. There are eight types of Vitamin b and out of these Folate, the natural form of B-9, is responsible for DNA replication, […]
Preparing for Pregnancy After 30
Over the past decade, it has become more recurrent for people to start a family at an older age. Back in the 1900’s, it was very common for women to give birth in their early 20’s. Now, we see more and more people waiting until their 30’s, or sometimes even 40’s, to have their first […]
Why Women Are Choosing Water Birth
If you are someone who likes to feel comfortable, having a water birth at home may be perfect for you. Water births provide the mother with pain relief, and a regulated water temperature that is close to the mother’s natural body temperature. Thinking of the best way to be a mother is usually on every […]
What to Include in Your Hospital Baby Bag Checklist
Getting Ready For the Big Day: Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist For Baby & Mom Congratulations! The most precious moment of your life is here – your little bundle of joy is arriving. Do not let being unprepared mar the happiness of bringing your little one home. Giving birth isn’t a vacation or a picnic, but […]
What is Cervical Mucus
What is Cervical Mucus? Cervical Mucus is fluid produced and released from the cervix. The consistency of cervical mucus can vary based on the day of your menstrual cycle (based off of a 28 day cycle). As your hormone levels change, so does your cervical mucus consistency. There are 2 main functions of cervical mucus. […]