Pregnancy Symptoms and Signs We’ve all heard stories from women who just knew they were pregnant from the moment of conception. The rest of us, however, are left to rely on other – less intuitive – means of determining if there’s a baby on the way. Here’s our list of the Top Ten Signs you may be […]
Part 1: What is Antenatal Perineal Massage (APM) and Why Should I Do It Before I Give Birth? The ancient practice of antenatal perineal massage (APM), which aims to widen and relax a woman’s birth canal during her last month of pregnancy with manual massage of the region, has recently been shown to decrease chances of genital […]
Part 2: Baby Steps for Successful Perineal Massage The ancient practice of antenatal perineal massage (APM), which aims to widen and relax a woman’s birth canal during her last month of pregnancy using manual massage, has recently been shown to decrease chances of genital damage and chronic pain due to childbirth. In Part 1 of Decreasing Damage […]
While there is nothing more beautiful than bringing new life into the world, there are some complications and challenges that may arise that are important to be aware of. Many challenges during pregnancy come in the form of common symptoms, while others are more individual, and can become serious medical issues. Common symptoms are referenced […]
Much like when you are trying to conceive, proper nutrition and health are vital parts of a healthy pregnancy. Paying attention to what you eat, vitamin supplementation, and exercise are all facets of proper health and nutrition that should be addressed while pregnant. During the early months, eating may be difficult due to nausea. It […]