If you are currently pregnant and getting closer to baby’s arrival, you are likely thinking about what items you need to stock up on to prepare for the fourth trimester. You’ve stocked up on baby supplies but have you started thinking about what items you’ll need to heal from giving birth? You’ve probably already scrolled… Continue reading You Are Missing One Item on Your Postpartum List
Category: Pregnancy
The Fetal Ejection Reflex during Delivery
Have you heard of the fetal ejection reflex? I personally experienced before during the birth of my second child before I knew it had a name. The fetal ejection reflex is a normal part of the natural, uninterrupted birthing process. It’s your body’s natural response to baby engaging in the pelvis in preparation for delivery.… Continue reading The Fetal Ejection Reflex during Delivery
Cervical dilation is not linear
If you’re like me, you are determined to avoid any possible interventions during your pregnancy. This means waiting until baby is ready to come out on his or her own. Of course, that isn’t always possible but there are many times where we tend to intervene ahead of when baby is ready due to lack… Continue reading Cervical dilation is not linear
38+ weeks pregnant? Do this exercise daily.
If you are approaching the end of your pregnancy, there is one exercise I encourage you to prioritize every day: walking. Walking even 10 minutes a day has several great benefits for both you and baby. Benefits for MamaWalking every day is great for your overall cardiovascular health and help you maintain a healthy weight.… Continue reading 38+ weeks pregnant? Do this exercise daily.
Acupuncture at 36+ weeks pregnant
Acupuncture involves strategically inserting thin needles into the body in order to stimulate your body’s central nervous system. Based on the information you provide your practitioner, he or she will know where to insert the needles to help bring relief to any short-term or chronic pain you are experiencing. If you haven’t tried it yet,… Continue reading Acupuncture at 36+ weeks pregnant
36 weeks pregnant? Eat more dates.
Dates, dates, the wonderful fruit. If you’re in your third trimester, especially 3-4 weeks away from your due date, you may have been told to consider eating about 4-6 dates per day starting right now. Why? Dates have been known to increase cervical ripening in late pregnancy which could potentially shorten your labor, reduce the… Continue reading 36 weeks pregnant? Eat more dates.
Drinking red raspberry leaf tea starting at 32 weeks
Did you know drinking red raspberry leaf tea during your third trimester could help strengthen your uterus in preparation for labor? This powerful tea has the potential to shorten the amount of time you are in labor and has been linked to reducing the amount of interventions you might need during delivery. That sounds like… Continue reading Drinking red raspberry leaf tea starting at 32 weeks
Glucose test options during pregnancy
Depending on your provider, you may have at least one alternative option to the traditional sugary drink you’ve probably heard about. Ask your provider before you are scheduled to take your test around 28 weeks. Some alternative options I’ve heard: The Fresh Test, orange juice, and black jelly beans. Why ask for an alternative? Many… Continue reading Glucose test options during pregnancy
Fetal movement after glucose test
Did you know it is common to have increased or decreased fetal movement after your glucose test? And the difference in fetal movement can last for several days! The recently happened to me after my test at 28 weeks pregnant. Baby movement significantly decreased for the 4 days that followed my test. It was enough… Continue reading Fetal movement after glucose test