Are you concerned that your job is putting your pregnancy at risk? Working may not be an option, especially if you’re the main income provider for your family. However, most women can safely continue to work while pregnant with a few precautions. Of course, there might be days where morning sickness makes working unpleasant. Still, many women adapt and keep working. On the … [Read more...] about Work Safety While Pregnant: 3 Tips to Help You on the Job Site
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Yoga During Pregnancy
Yoga During Pregnancy Yoga has a long list of health benefits. Regularly engaging in yoga can positively impact your physical health by improving muscle strength, endurance, and balance. Plus, it has mental health benefits. Women (and men) who practice yoga find that it relaxes the mind and body and helps relieve stress. With all the changes that happen to your body while … [Read more...] about Yoga During Pregnancy
Signs of Contractions: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Deliver?
Signs of Contractions: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Deliver? Contractions – they’re uncomfortable, in fact, downright painful. On the other hand, if they are true contractions, they’re a sign that your baby is on the way – and that’s a good thing! Contractions come in two varieties – true contractions and false contractions. It’s important to differentiate … [Read more...] about Signs of Contractions: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Deliver?
What Are False Contractions?
You’re waiting to feel those first contractions – a sign that you’re ready to deliver! Yet, before you have your first REAL contractions, you may have false contractions. These contractions are also called Braxton Hicks contractions to distinguish them from the real kind that lead to labor. Think of these contractions as “practice” for the real thing and a sign that … [Read more...] about What Are False Contractions?
Pregnant Over 40: What Are the Health Risks?
Women live longer than men and the average lifespan of both sexes is increasing. That potentially means more time to raise a family. These days, it’s not unusual to see women in their 40s and even 50s carrying a baby. However, pregnancies that happen past the age of 35 are still high risk. Chances are, you’ll have a healthy pregnancy and delivery, yet your risk of developing … [Read more...] about Pregnant Over 40: What Are the Health Risks?