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It used to be that women with Type 2 diabetes were advised not to become pregnant. Thankfully, medical advances mean that women with Type 2 diabetes frequently have healthy pregnancies with some planning and oversight by a qualified doctor.
Your baby has arrived and you are now adjusting to life with an infant. This is an exciting and sometimes stressful time full of many changes to your lifestyle and your body.
Many new mothers are eager to start working out after giving birth, but it’s important to wait for the okay from your ObGyn before starting up any exercise regimen. It’s also important to be patient, start out slowly, and set reasonable expectations. While many women want to get back to their “pre-pregnancy” body, giving birth is physically arduous and it takes time for your body to recover.
Factors that impact postpartum workouts include breastfeeding, vaginal vs. cesarean section birth, hormones, and your fitness/health level before getting pregnant and during your pregnancy.
Continue reading “Postpartum Workouts: When and How to Get Started Safely”
Many pregnant women, especially those giving birth for the first time, have questions about pain management. A big question we get asked is whether or not you should get an epidural during labor.
It’s important to understand the risks and benefits of all pain management options. Discussing your options and concerns with your OB/Gyn prior to delivery helps you to be as prepared as possible, and ensures whichever pain management option you choose fits with your birth plan preferences.
In this post we discuss labor and delivery pain management options, when you can get an epidural, and alternatives to epidurals or medication.
Continue reading “Delivery Labor Pains: Should I Get an Epidural?”
The big moment is here and your baby has finally arrived! There is nothing like the experience of seeing and holding your newborn for the first time. Aside from the joy and relief of holding your newborn, there are also significant benefits to the baby and the mother of having skin to skin contact immediately following birth.
When you’re first trying to conceive, you may feel overwhelmed by how much you don’t know – especially if it’s your first! While there are all kinds of medical information out there about preparing your body the best you can to have a baby, there’s one piece of advice that you should definitely pay attention to: take prenatal vitamins. Continue reading “Prenatal Vitamins”
Whether breastfeeding comes naturally with ease or your breastfeeding journey starts off a bit rocky, all moms can use some extra support. Some babies take a little time to learn to latch, and some mothers need a little practice to get comfortable. It can take a lot of patience to learn how to start breastfeeding. Here are some top tips on breastfeeding for first time moms.