You’ve taken the dreaded glucose test, got your results back, and you FAILED. Now, you have to go back and take the three-hour test. How can you make sure to pass the three-hour glucose test while pregnant? Unfortunately, there’s no real easy way to make sure that you pass the pregnancy glucose test. And to…
How to get rid of constipation during pregnancy using natural remedies. Congrats! You’re pregnant! Now that the morning sickness has passed, why are you still feeling so bloated? Gassy? Constipated? Unfortunately, constipation is the second most common gastrointestinal complaint in pregnancy (nausea is the first, not surprisingly). Constipation can affect up to 38% of pregnant…
Giving Birth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Will you be giving birth during the pandemic? For many women, this current situation may feel like a tough time to be pregnant. In addition to the normal fears of childbirth and becoming a new mom, you also have to worry about exposure to coronavirus, making sure you have…
A Second Time Mom’s Labor & Delivery Story I had fairly eventful deliveries with both my babies. My first pregnancy, I was induced for preeclampsia after being rear-ended on my way to work at 35 weeks pregnant. My second pregnancy, I had an unexpected c-section in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. This post focuses…
Recovering from a c-section can be a difficult experience for a lot of moms. This is especially true if your c-section was unexpected or unplanned. My first pregnancy didn’t go as planned and I was induced for preeclampsia at 35 weeks after being rear-ended on my way to work. You can read more about my…