Most of us are aware that medical experts advise approximately 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week to help maintain an optimal weight and overall health. But what does this mean for expectant mothers? According to experts, regular exercise during...
When you imagine a baby in the early stages of development, what do you see? Often, when we think of the early stages of human development in a pregnancy, we may envision a blob of unorganized cells or a formless and undefined mass in the uterus. Or, maybe, we picture...
Maybe you’ve been trying for a while to get pregnant and routinely take at-home pregnancy tests. Maybe you’ve missed a period and are wondering if that could be due to an unexpected pregnancy. Maybe you had unprotected sex and are now experiencing symptoms of early...
You clutch the CVS bag as you run through the front door of your house and make a bee-line to the bathroom. After following the instructions on the box and waiting with baited breath, you finally see what you were looking for - two bright pink lines. Congratulations!...
As a parent, balance can be a hard thing to find! It is easy to get caught up in a long to-do list - making dinner, the laundry, going to work, school - you name it a parent is doing it. In all the business, how can we show our child that we are present? One way we...
Maybe you see those two lines on a pregnancy test and you cry tears of joy - after trying for so long, your family is finally expanding. Maybe you see those two lines on a pregnancy test and your heart skips a beat. You panic and feel like the world is crashing down...
The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins "They make me nauseated, I can’t swallow pills, I keep forgetting, I can only do gummies, I ran out." These are all common complaints voiced when it comes to taking prenatal vitamins. However, it is important to recognize that...
Abortion is a medical procedure that is done to end a pregnancy. As with any medical procedure, follow-up after an abortion is very important to help ensure you are not experiencing complications. This applies for both surgical and medical (abortion pill) abortions. ...
A Heart Healthy Woman Hey Lady, have you checked your heart lately? Are you feeling the pressure because of your life stressors? If you've just answered no and yes to those questions, continue reading. The heart is one of the most important organs in our bodies....
Natural Ways to Improve PMS Symptoms Do you experience horrible PMS symptoms like acne, heavy flow and severe cramping? Does it cause you to miss out on school or other daily activities? If this sounds like you, you might’ve gone to your doctor and they prescribed...