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Supplements to Promote A Healthy Pregnancy & Delivery

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Supplements to Promote A Healthy Pregnancy & Delivery

During pregnancy it is essential to nourish our bodies, giving the baby all it needs to promote healthy development. Supplementation is important for mothers as the developing baby will take what it needs from her, often leaving her body lacking. It is especially important for vegetarian or vegan mothers, and…

Benefits and Use of Red Raspberry Leaf in Pregnancy

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Benefits and Use of Red Raspberry Leaf in Pregnancy

Are you looking for natural remedies that are safe to use before, during and after pregnancy? It can be very confusing and overwhelming to try to figure it all out. Have you ever heard of Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)? This is a common herb that many people hear…

Appointment Comparison Between OBGYN vs. Midwife

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Appointment Comparison Between OBGYN vs. Midwife

Everyone has different experiences with OBGYNs and midwives and makes their own judgements based on their experiences with their caregivers. The important thing is to chose a caregiver that feels right for you. This is a cute and sort of funny video that documents one woman's visit to a OBGYN…

Cool Down Smoothie

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If you suffer from heartburn try this tastey smoothie to cool down and get in a healthy snack. Serves 2 1 ½ cup frozen strawberries 1 banana 1 cup skim milk or fortified soy beverage 1 container dessert tofu ½ tablespoon honey 3 drops mint extract If you would like…

How to Stop Heartburn During Pregnancy

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There are many ways to help prevent heartburn through diet. Unfortunately, not all (or possibly any) of these tips will work for everyone. Mealtimes: The trick is to keep your stomach from becoming too full; to prevent stomach contents from pushing against the esophageal sphincter. This can be accomplished in…

Stop Please! Heartburn During Pregnancy

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Heartburn is a common complaint during pregnancy. Often heartburn only surfaces during the third trimester but sometimes it can be an annoyance throughout pregnancy. Heartburn is felt in the throat, esophagus, chest, or top of the stomach. If you aren’t sure if you have had heartburn, you probably haven’t had…

Was your VBAC Denied? Get your Care Providers to Sign the Form

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Was your VBAC Denied? Get your Care Providers to Sign the Form

Dr. Andrew Kotaska recently spoke at the 56th annual meeting of the American College of Nurse Midwives held in San Antonio where he discussed VBACs and released a form patients give to their care provider, if the provider is denying a trial of labour for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). This…

Prenatal Yoga Routine #2

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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Here is the second in a two part series of a yoga class. It is great for pregnant women, even in the third trimester.

Ways to Keep Your Protein & Iron Up While Pregnant

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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During pregnancy it is important to keep your protein and iron up to nourish your baby and your body and also to prevent anemia. Red meat contains lots of protein and iron but is supposed to be limited during pregnancy. Here are some non-red meat suggestions: Fish (fresh, not farmed…

Too Heavy for Medical Equipment? Doubtful...

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Too Heavy for Medical Equipment? Doubtful...

One rationale of doctors declining to take "high risk" obese or overweight patients is that they are too heavy for their medical equipment such as exam tables, scales and stools. Here are some facts on medical equipment and their weight capacities: The average exam table that everyone sits on at…