Pregnancy is a life changing experience for both the mom and dad. Naturally, the mom experiences the changes with her body as the baby grows and develops. As a dad-to-be, you may be wondering what’s the best way to stay involved during this whole process. Here are a few ideas below: 5 Tips To … Continued
How Stress Affects Your Pregnancy Stress causes your body to release hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. This is a natural response to prepare the body for fight or flight. The hormones then dissipate and your body returns to its balanced state. However if your body is experiencing long-term or chronic stress, the … Continued
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a condition that can develop during pregnancy (gestation). Like Type 1 and 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes shifts how your cells use sugar (glucose). During pregnancy, the placenta releases hormones necessary for baby’s growth. These hormones can also block the action of the mother’s insulin, creating a condition … Continued
Having a baby changes everything. Whether you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, or your pregnancy is unexpected, congratulations are in order! At the same time, you may be asking: “What do I do now?” Here are some key things to do once your pregnancy is confirmed: If you smoke, stop. Don’t drink alcohol … Continued