Worried about potential risks? Don’t be. There just aren’t any if you’ve been green-lighted by your practitioner, you choose the right pregnancy workouts, and you exercise smart. So lace up those sneakers, grab your water bottle (it’s important to stay hydrated when you’re working out for two!), and get moving, Mama! Here are some safe-during-pregnancy exercises …
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If you are pregnant or are thinking of becoming pregnant it is very important to know the risk associated with zika virus and where it is safe to travel. Zika Virus is becoming more known and is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. It can be transmitted through sex and …
Continue ReadingWondering what you can and can’t eat now that you’re pregnant?
Eating healthy during your pregnancy can be hard. Crazy cravings, empty pantries, an over-packed schedule, and not enough hours in one day. There are many things that may stress you out during pregnancy, but knowing what you can and can’t eat shouldn’t be one of them. Don’t panic, there’s an app for that! We have personally tried …
Continue ReadingHow to Relieve Morning Sickness
Congratulations! The early stage of pregnancy is exciting, but may cause morning sickness. Some women never experience it, whereas others can be sidelined by it all day and for many weeks. Whether you’re battling with nausea every day or just occasionally, here are some tips to help reduce morning sickness symptoms: Get plenty of rest. …
Continue ReadingNobody wants the flu. But what happens if you get it and you’re pregnant?
First… It’s strongly recommended that pregnant women get the flu shot. The flu vaccine is safe throughout pregnancy and is the first step to protecting you and your baby from it. Of course even if you get the vaccine it is still possible to get the flu so make sure to get plenty of rest and …
Continue ReadingPregnancy and exercise.
An increasing amount of research is coming to the forefront showing the relationship between exercise and the health of expecting mothers and their baby. The benefits of increasing physical activity before and during pregnancy begin instantly and can play a significant role in your health for the rest of the mother’s life. Shorter labor and …
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