Reproductive & Prenatal Care

There are often a lot of aches and pains that come with pregnancy and nothing sounds better than to ease those aches and relax your tired body with a nice dip in a hot tub. But did you know that hot tubs aren’t typically recommended for use by pregnant women? For one hot tub use can potentially cause Hypothermia or high blood pressure in pregnant women.  Hot Tub Patrol, a professional hot tub maintenance service explains that hot tubs are usually set to maintain their temperature at 104 degrees. Hot tubs are designed to maintain a steady temperature by consistently recirculating the water. Pregnant women should not raise their body temperature over 102.2 degrees while pregnant to prevent possible complications. In fact, it has been found that becoming overheated during pregnancy carries with it an increased risk of birth defects for your unborn child.  Another factor to consider with hot ...
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With COVID-19 rocking our nation and the ongoing challenge of trying to learn as much as we can about the disease, pregnant women, and those giving birth or those who have just given birth are living in fear of a disease we still don’t know all that much about. Am I more susceptible to it because I’m pregnant? Are hospital births still the safest way to deliver my baby even with the increased risk of infection? Will my baby be ok? These are all just SOME of the questions I am sure most expectant or new mothers have. So we have decided to dedicate this article on sharing a little more knowledge on what we do know about COVID-19 and its potential effects on both pregnant women & newborns.  We know that the health of the placenta during pregnancy is VERY important, as it’s key role is to provide oxygen ...
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Exercise after childbirth can be somewhat of a hard issue to navigate. After all, our bodies just went through a tremendous pain-filled experience, I mean we brought a human being into this world! That being said it is very important that you let your body property heal and recover before beginning any type of vigorous or high-intensity exercise routine. BUT, it is important to begin to incorporate regular exercise back into your daily or weekly routine for many different reasons.  Benefits of Postpartum Workouts

• Helps Promote Weight loss
• Helps To Strengthen & Tone Ab Muscles 
• Proven To Boost Energy Levels
• Encourages better sleep
• Great Stress Reliever
• Allows For personal “You” Time
• Helps Reduce Symptoms Associated With Postpartum Depression
• Sets Positive Example For Your Children & Family

Many women wonder what the effects of exercise may be on their breast milk supply. If this is one of your worries ...
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Prenatal care is extremely important during all stages of pregnancy for both the health of the mother and the unborn child. However, if you find yourself pregnant in the summer months especially in places that have very warm temperatures, extra precautions should be taken. Why? Pregnant women have an increase in blood supply when they are pregnant which naturally makes them feel warmer. This coupled with a metabolism that is working harder causes you to feel warm and thus sweat more! So what are some precautions that should be taken during these hot months? Heat Precautions Proper Working  AC- It is crucial that your cars AC is in proper working order during the summer months while pregnant. Should you suspect any issues its is crucial you schedule a car ac repair before temperatures rise even further. What happens when a pregnant women becomes overheated? In the first trimester it can ...
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Pregnancy can feel like it lasts an eternity! Just ask any pregnant woman and she will most likely tell you it feels like she is pregnant forever. While a full term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks or roughly 10 months and can feel like a lifetime, the ability for a fetus to grow and develop in that time period is quite remarkable. Their organs, skin, hair, digestive system and so many other important parts grow and mature enought to be ready for life on the outside of the womb! Understanding the stages of pregnancy and what to expect can help get you through all of the difficulties and body vchanges while being pregnant! That being said pregnancy is generally divided into three stages. The Three Stages of Pregnancy

• Germinal Stage- This stage marks the very beginning of pregnancy and begins when the sperm cell meets the egg cell and forms ...
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Pregnancy is a time for excitement, joy, and anticipation. It can also be a bit worrisome and cause a little uncertainty or fear, especially in those that are pregnant for the very first time. Afterall, you are carrying and creating a little life inside of you and you want to make sure you do everything right and are as healthy as possible! Some of you may not even be pregnant as of yet and are in the stage of trying to conceive. During this time your health is important, as well as making sure you create the healthiest environment within your body and your surroundings to support becoming pregnant and fetal growth. That being said, Our website is dedicated to providing information on all topics and concerns of pregnancy as well as info and tips when trying to conceive. From prenatal vitamins, early prenatal care, the different stages of pregnancy ...
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If you are trying to conceive or are already pregnant it is important that you include prenatal vitamins into your daily healthcare routine. While prenatal vitamins are very beneficial for both your overall health as well as your babies health, growth and development they are NOT a substitute for proper nutrition. Prenatal vitamins are important to take before you conceive and especially starting in the early stages of pregnancy because that is when the babies spine and brain begin their development. In fact, the neural tube forms within the first month of pregnancy which will then become the spine and brain as development continues. Prenatal vitamins support the healthy progressive growth of this neural tube. Why are prenatal vitamins different from regular multi vitamins? Prenatal vitamins have a lot more folic acid and iron in them than your standard multivitamin. These two nutrients play key roles in the growth and ...
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