A midwife is someone who will provide individualized care to women before, during, and after pregnancy. In fact, certified nurse-midwives are able to deliver a baby safely. If a mother has a chronic illness, or if it is a high-risk pregnancy, then the midwife will consult with an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist) or refer the mother to
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Prenatal Care for your Baby
Prenatal care is critical for the health of your unborn baby. Regular OB-GYN visits can ensure your little bundle of joy arrives safe, sound, and has every possible advantage when it comes to health. If you’re pregnant, you’ll want to focus on keeping yourself and your baby-to-be as healthy as possible. First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)
Read MoreExercise During Pregnancy
Expecting a baby doesn’t mean that you can’t stay active and exercise during your pregnancy. Exercising while pregnant is perfectly safe and very good for the health of both you and your baby. In fact, the more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your
Read MorePregnancy: Pain in Groin and Inner Thigh – What Can I Do?
Pregnancy can be a beautiful time as you get ready to bring a new life into the world. However, many pregnancies also bring discomfort, pain, and other unwanted symptoms. One example of an uncomfortable symptom during pregnancy is pain in the groin and inner thigh, particularly during the later months of pregnancy. This pelvic pain
Read MoreHow to Sleep Better While Pregnant
Finding out that you are pregnant is exciting news – and if you are pregnant for the first time, the months ahead will bring lots of expected changes and a few surprises, too. One of the unwelcome things many pregnant women experience is having trouble sleeping. The reasons behind sleepless nights are natural – and
Read MoreIs Preeclampsia Preventative?
Preeclampsia is a very dangerous condition that can surface in pregnant women, usually after twenty weeks. Previously, preeclampsia was diagnosed by extremely elevated protein levels in the mother-to-be’s urine. After doctors determined that organ problems sometimes do not result in elevated protein levels but cause preeclampsia nonetheless, it became acceptable that the condition could also
Read MoreFive Healthy Snacks for Pregnancy
Navigating the nine months of pregnancy, a mother-to-be is a superhero. Not only is her body creating another life, but she is striving to be healthy for two! Despite the stress, aches, pains, and cravings that accompany pregnancy, these wonder women might feel that it’s ok to eat whatever makes them happy. However, that happiness
Read MoreMost Common Pregnancy Complications
Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and proceed smoothly with good prenatal care. However, even previously healthy women can develop complications during gestation, affecting and even threatening maternal and fetal health. Doctors check for proper fetal growth and development – and symptoms associated with pregnancy complications – using physical exams, lab tests, and ultrasound scans. Timely, regular prenatal care enables health-care providers to
Read MoreUsing a Midwife vs. a Hospital Delivery
Modern mothers-to-be have lots of decisions to tend with regards to determining the best, safest way to deliver their baby. And for first-time moms, one is whether to choose an obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyn) or certified nurse-midwives (CNM) to oversee their deliveries. Here are some considerations to help you determine which option may best for you and
Read MoreCombating Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a much less descriptive term for what it actually is: the misery of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Three out of every four pregnant women experience morning sickness, which usually is worse in the morning but can last all day and sometimes, linger throughout the pregnancy. The nausea usually starts around four to
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