Did you struggle to exclusively breastfeed your newborn? About 1/3 of women who intend to exclusively breastfeed are able to do so until 6 months. In 2014, there was a large study establishing that long-term outcomes between breastfed and formula fed children were essentially the same. But guess what? A new study published in Population […]
It is that time of year again where the weather gets colder, sweaters and boots come back into fashion, and the news gets obsessed with pumpkin spice everything. That’s right! Flu season! I know, “I got one last year! Shouldn’t one be enough?” Unfortunately no. The flu virus mutates so quickly through the population […]
Many women get anxious during pregnancy. It is a very common reaction to something new, scary, and incredibly important in life. There is a common saying that “once you know you are pregnant you worry for the rest of your life.” In pregnancy, as in most other important things in life, a […]
30 states have broadly legalized medical marijuana and 9 states and the District of Columbia have also legalized marijuana for recreational use. Sales are exploding across North America. Like other legal substances: alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, there are still important affects marijuana can have on a developing fetus and a breast fed infant that are important […]
What Happened to the Zika Virus? It’s still around and just as dangerous… The Zika virus epidemic peaked in 2016, fortunately there are less cases each year since. However, it’s still around and it’s dangerous consequences in pregnancy: miscarriage, microcephaly, and still birth, are still very real. Unfortunately, over 80% of Zika virus infection […]
Over 70% of women in the United States have neuraxial anesthesia for pain control during labor. Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of pain relief techniques involving the spine: epidurals, spinals, combined spinal epidurals (CSE) and dural puncture epidural (DPE). For the vast majority of cases, this type of anesthesia provides unparalleled pain relief with […]
The pregnant woman rubbing her back is a common image we all have. Prenatal massage is fortunately now widely available for uncomfortable pregnant women. Pregnancy can just be very painful. Most of it is quite “normal” but it’s still painful. During early pregnancy the hormonal changes in the body designed to help your uterus […]
Though the Postpartum Blues and Postpartum Depression are commonly known mental health issues associated with pregnancy, much less is discussed about depression IN pregnancy. Depression among pregnant women, called Perinatal Depression, affects over 15% of women. Depression, the most common mood disorder in the general population, is approximately twice as common in women as […]
There’s a lot of anxiety around the age of 35. It’s the line that’s been drawn between “normal” pregnant women and those of “advanced” maternal age. Though the changes a woman goes through are gradual and ever changing, the age of 35 is the best age to place this line for a lot of […]
You may feel overwhelmed during your baby’s first month and wonder “Am I doing this right?” No previous life experience prepares first time parents for doing this new role. It is completely normal to be confused and frustrated by your newborn. You will become familiar with your newborn’s needs by paying attention to his or […]