Stretching for round ligament pain can be very helpful to provide relief in pregnancy. Read below for some simple stretches you can try at home. Round Ligament Pain Location And Why Stretching Helps Round ligament uterus pain occurs in pregnant women most commonly in the third trimester. It can have a range of symptoms from a…
You may have seen videos on social media circulating about asking doctors to prescribe Ozempic for weight loss. Ozempic is a drug used to treat diabetes. In December of 2017, Ozempic has been approved by the FDA for blood sugar control in Type II diabetes, as well as to decrease the risk of adverse cardiovascular…
One of the most important doctor visits in pregnancy is when a patient’s glucose (blood sugar) is tested, which is also known as the gestational oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). This test checks you to see if you are at risk of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is extremely important to screen for because there are many…
The postpartum glucose test, usually done between 4-12 weeks postpartum, is an important medical examination for women who have experienced a high risk pregnancy due to gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition where women without a previous history of diabetes develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. To ensure the long-term health of the…
Dry shampoo is a product designed to freshen hair between showers or traditional shampooing – but Is dry shampoo safe for regular use? Dry Shampoo is an alcohol- or starch-based substance. For some people, dry shampoo is beneficial during camping trips or traveling where daily showers are not always available. For other it is just a…
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, affecting 2-10% of pregnancies in the United States. It occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels during pregnancy. This condition typically appears in the middle of pregnancy, between 24-28 weeks, and can cause complications for both the mother…
Diastasis recti in pregnancy is very common, and postpartum fitness can be challenging. You have just gone through a major physical and emotional life event and now you are trying to get some of your strength back. One of the main issues that many postpartum women struggle with is the diastasis of rectus abdominis. You…
Our most prized possession (okay maybe I’m a bit biased), is our vision. Moms out there, I cannot imagine how challenging it may be at home to make sure everything is optimized to keep your children safe from potential accidental eye injury. In this post, I will explore both chemical eye injury and then overall…
Heavy implantation bleeding can be concerning and it is unusual for implantation bleeding to be heavy. Heavy bleeding is the type of bleeding that a person would experience on their period. Typical implantation bleeding is usually a light spotting that is caused by the fertilized egg implanting itself into the uterine wall. Spotting or light…
Many moms on their breastfeeding journey wonder, \”How many lactation cookies should I eat in a day to increase breast milk supply?\” The answer is zero. Yes, you read that correctly. Lactation cookies are not scientifically proven to increase breast milk production. There are no proven benefits of lactation cookies. One website even claimed that…
