Healthy Pregnancy

 It is a well documented fact that more than one in every three, yes over 30%, of child births in the US each year are via c-section. 

Because of the likelihood  your baby could be delivered via c-section, it’s essential that you educate yourself on how having a C-Section could affect you long term.

It’s a fact that women 6% of women who have a C-Section will have long term health related issues.

Six percent may sound like a small percentage but here’s what that really means. Read the rest of this entry »

There are some very cool trendy pregnancy products for pregnant moms that will add fun and comfort to your next nine months. 

I just wish these things were around when my kids were born

Here’s a sneak peek…

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You may have heard that Pregnancy and cat litter aren’t a good combination. 

That’s because cats are one of the most common carriers of the parasite that causes Toxoplasmosis (AKA T.Gondii in medical speak)!

How is Toxoplasmosis dangerous for Pregnant Women?

If a woman contracts Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, the infection can be passed to the developing fetus and the baby could be born with blindness, mental retardation or epilepsy. Read the rest of this entry »

FACT:  Did  you know that your odds of having a C-Section delivery are 1 in 3?   Kind of scary isn’t it? 

But the real tragedy is that many c-section deliveries catch women unprepared and off guard.

What’s more is that the odds of having a C-Section delivery have even increased slightly over the past 13-15 years.

An article headline on MSNBC.com called the C-Section rate an “Epidemic” stating that the C-section rate was up to 40% in Ecuador and Vietnam,  at 42% in China and at a whopping 50% in China.

What is going on? Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re trying to conceive, don’t use lubricants.

In a  1998 study done by  the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Queen’s University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Science concluded that:

“Hence, even at these very low concentrations, coital lubricants impair sperm motility and thus may adversely affect fertility.”

The In Vitro study, which means the study was conducted in a lab petri dish, not on humans, included several types of lubricants such as: saliva, olive oil, KY jelly, and baby oil.

Each of these were tested in different concentrations as a lubricant to overcome vaginal dryness when couples are trying to conceive. The test measured the activity, viability, and mobility of the sperm over time. Read the rest of this entry »

Your skin absorbs whatever skin care products you put on it. That means whatever you put on your skin can get absorbed into your bloodstream. 

So to avoid taking any chances, it’s worth it to use safe beauty products before, during and even after pregnancy, especially while breastfeeding. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re struggling to get pregnant or finding it difficult to conceive,  here are seven tips that could  prove some amazing results
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Normally, pregnancy weight gain is about 25 to 38 pounds. 

But… if you are expecting twins then you can expect to  gain more, around 35 to 40 pounds.

Keeping your pregnancy weight in check depends on how you plan you diet, so choosing healthy pregnancy foods along with moderate exercise will be your key to avoiding unnecessary weight gain.

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If you’re finding it difficult to conceive, trying to pinpoint the causes and then find a suitable course of action can be frustrating and confusing and expensive.

But how do you know where to turn and what course of action to take? Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve made the excellent choice to breastfeed, congratulations!   Now it’s time to choose a healthy pregnancy diet that will help ensure you experience optimal breastfeeding. 

Finding the right diet will help make sure your body has all it needs to give your baby all she needs and help breastfeeding go smoother after delivery.

In order for you to nurse your baby, your body has to produce anywhere from 23 to 27 ounces of milk a day. To sustain good milk production you’ll need to increase your calorie intake by about 500 more calories a day up to 2,500 and 2,800 if you intend to breastfeed beyond three months.

Here are the DO’s for a Healthy Pregnancy Diet for Optimal Breastfeeding Read the rest of this entry »