By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. One of your biggest concerns right now is probably immune support during your pregnancy in both yourself and your unborn child. A number of ingredients in fertility supplements are also researched for their ability to maintain a healthy immune system. In this article, I’ll talk about some of those ingredients […]
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 […]
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Perineal Massage Made Easy Part 2
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 […]
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Pregnancy Challenges and Possible Risks
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 […]