Sorting Fact from Frenzy: If you’re pregnant and confused by recent headlines about Tylenol® (acetaminophen) and its possible connections to autism, you’re not alone. The news is enough to make any expecting parent anxious! As The Pregnancy Nurse®, I understand how overwhelming this can be. Let’s break down what’s really known, what’s speculation, and how … The post Pregnancy, Tylenol® & Autism: What Expecting Moms Need to Know appeared first on The Pregnancy Nurse®.| The Pregnancy Nurse®
There are a lot REASONS to be induced << and that post goes into it more — but today I want to talk about the signs you’re READY To be induced. They’re different, and I want to talk about why. All of this isn’t to say that there aren’t times that you NEED to be …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
When it is said that motherhood changes you, they are very right. Your baby now takes center stage in your life. Watching the tiny human take control of your daily schedule is amazing but sometimes exasperating. The journey is an emotional roller coaster, and you may experience mood swings or feel anxious in the initial […] The post Beyond Baby Blues: Addressing 5 Physical Changes After Childbirth appeared first on American Pregnancy Association.| American Pregnancy Association
Millions of Moms love the taste, warmth and comfort of a great cup of coffee. Ideally organic coffee is what would always be chosen to avoid dangerous chemicals (Organic Really is Better for You). Also, if you are in the process of considering to become pregnant, currently are pregnant, or presently are breastfeeding, drinking caffeine […] The post How Coffee Beans are Decaffeinated Matters – Why choose Swiss Water Process Decaf? appeared first on American Pregnancy Association.| American Pregnancy Association
You made it through those 9 months of pregnancy where you did without massive amounts of caffeine, booze, and raw sushi, indubitably with absolute success. But now that you are a new mama and you are entering a new phase of your journey — namely your lactation journey — it is important to know that […] The post Breastfeeding Diet Basics, According To A Registered Dietitian appeared first on American Pregnancy Association.| American Pregnancy Association
If you are taking a fish oil supplement while pregnant or nursing, can you skip eating seafood? A dietitian explains. Some of us happily enjoy a homemade tuna sandwich, a piece of freshly grilled salmon at dinnertime, and other seafood dishes a few times a week. But, unfortunately, many pregnant and lactating women aren’t coming […] The post Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements & Fish Consumption in Pregnancy appeared first on American Pregnancy Association.| American Pregnancy Association
What is prodromal labor, how do you avoid it and what to expect in early labor at home. I think early labor is a part that a LOT of people over-think and possibly ruin — so I’m excited that you’re here to talk about prodromal (or early) labor. Before we get started, prodromal labor is …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Are you wishing that you felt more confident going into your upcoming hospital birth? Today I’m going to share 4 things that you can do, starting today (even if you’re early in pregnancy) to feel more confident in your upcoming birth! Before we get started, this is the #1 way to feel confident about birth …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Tearing at delivery isn’t anything anyone wants to think about. I get it. However, I wish I had taken a bit more time to realize that it was both highly likely, and a fairly painful recovery on my first baby. Today I have some bad news for you, but also some good news on what …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Feeling allergies (seasonal or otherwise) come on during pregnancy? Today we’re going to share what is safe to do and what is NOT safe to use when it comes to allergies in pregnancy. There ARE some treatments you should try to avoid, so I’m glad you’re here. While we’re here, don’t forget to grab my …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Far too many people are going in for necessary (medically-indicated) inductions and finding that their cervix just isn’t ready to open — ultimately leading to a cesarean section. I’ve been thinking a lot about those types of births, and if there is anything we can do to help them. Today I want to give you …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Let’s talk about sex to induce labor — and then go a bit deeper {see what I did there} to ask if a certain position can be better than another. If you’re tired of being pregnant, this may be one of those things that finally gets that baby out — but what do the studies …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
You’re wanting to go into labor (or prep for a planned induction) will nipple stimulation, (or pumping) put you into labor? It’s a great question. I’ll tell you what I’ve seen as a nurse, and we’ll dive into a few studies and what they show. I will say you may be surprised at how long …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Today I want to share three things you can do it try to make for a faster labor. That isn’t to say that these are going to PUT you into labor, but they have been shown to better birth outcomes and possibly make birth quicker. As always, just because a study says XYZ works over …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Are you wondering if you can drink matcha green tea while pregnant? Learn the benefits and drawbacks of matcha during pregnancy and how many matcha lattes you can have a day.| Birth Eat Love
