Varicose Veins in Pregnancy | Aches & Pains Series Just when you think pregnancy has nothing else to offer, varicose veins are thrown into the mixing bowl that is life! Varicose veins can be seen through the skin as large, sometimes twisted veins that bulge or raise from the skin, usually in the lower legs …
Carpal Tunnel Pain in Pregnancy | Aches & Pains Series Backaches and sore feet from an expanding uterus and carrying additional weight is expected by most pregnant people, but carpal tunnel pain in pregnancy? Nope! The possibility of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and placenta previa, sure! But, most people never consider (CTS) carpal tunnel …
Avoid Stretch Marks During Pregnancy Among other things, researching ways we can avoid stretch marks during pregnancy is probably on the list of second and third trimester concerns. Those pesky streaks that appear on the growing breasts, belly, thighs, and butt make many people gasp at first site. Donning these signs of motherhood is something …
Exciting News for Expectant Parents in Jacksonville Exciting news for expectant parents in Jacksonville leaves more money in the budget for help when they bring their newborns home! In the Greater Jacksonville area we’re very fortunate to have so many choices for birth. Then parent’s come home and exhaustion and isolation set in. Shit gets …
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Your Birth Plan Is Supported by ACOG Your birth plan just got better! A new statement was just released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. They are now recommending limiting interventions in labor for women who meet certain criteria. They’re also recommending one-on-one support more and nonpharmacologic pain management measures. What does this …
Why Would I Want A Doula? Why Wouldn’t I? You’re at the park pushing your daughter on the swing and another mom is pushing her son. “It’s so hot. I’ll be glad when fall gets here,” the woman says to you! You reply, ” No kidding, I don’t know what I was thinking, being pregnant …
Loads of Fun While Pregnant I will preface this blog by saying I know this won’t appeal to everyone, it’s cool! Many of you can relate, and for those of you who think it’s tacky I respect that! I hope you enjoy this blog, even if it only gives you a great laugh and you …
Naturally when you become pregnant, you expect others to be excited too! You expect some phone calls, text messages, even Facebook messages from friends or moms in the same groups. When talking about your upcoming birth, your mother, mother in law, sister, or even your aunt may express their desire to be in the birth …
This is part 4 in 6 part blog series Titled; Guilt, Inadequacy, and Insufficient Funds See bottom of page for details. “Guilt, can become the ultimate enabler!”~Elizabeth Luke Continued… I shared my feelings with my husband, who at the time seemed to be absent emotionally. Maybe it was just me I thought, …
I have a bit of a bone to pick with this ubiquitous celebration. If you’ve ever been to a baby shower, then you might already know where I am going here. You see, baby showers have three main issues: 1.) They are usually a source of pressure and stress that emphasizes materialism. 2.) They lack …
