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Are you pregnant? In the first or early second trimester?
Well we have some tips for you that we wish we had known about in our pregnancies!!!
Pregnancy is such an amazing time in our lives, but sometimes we can feel really gross...so we put together our top 10 fun things to do in early pregnanc...
Did you know that almost half of pregnancies are unplanned? Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, or want to be prepared when the time is right for you, we’ve put together a list of our top ten tips for optimizing your pre-conception health! Check them out below.
Want to know the top 10 things you ...
Whether you are struggling with mental health concerns, wanting to avoid them or just a normal human being this blog post is for you!
We are reviewing self-care...what that is...why WE ALL NEED TO DO IT! And how do we put that into practice in our lives!
What is Self Care?
Self Care is the act of...
Constipation in pregnancy:
As anyone who has been pregnant can tell you..your body changes so much with pregnancy and your bowels are no exception!
We estimate that at least 1/3 of women suffer from constipation during each trimester and in the fourth trimester, which is the 12 weeks post p...
Dyspareunia is incredibly common and has several reasons behind it. Many women, at some point in their life, will suffer from painful intercourse.
Because there are so many things that can cause dyspareunia, it is very important to see your doctor about it so that they can work with you to unco...
Many pregnant people we connect with often ask about how to prepare for birth. We thought we’d share a few of our tips about how specifically to prepare your perineum for birth!
A lot of people are concerned about vaginal tears during birth. These are extremely common, especially for nulliparou...
Pregnancy and being a new parent can be amazing, but also really hard!
There are so many changes both inside and out…your body changes, your hormones are running wild, you have new responsibilities, priorities change, communication with your partner is often more strained.
But guess what? Y...
Tummy Time…why is it so hard????
This is a question we get all the time!! Why does my baby cry every time I do tummy time?
Well, let’s talk more about tummy time. Why we do it and how we can change it up to make it more enjoyable for babies and parents!
What is Tummy Time? Why is it i...
Pregnancy is an amazing time, but can also be a challenge!! And you can certainly have some strange aches and pains you may have never experienced before!!! Here are the most common Pains in the Pelvic Region that some people may mistake as labour!
- Lightning Crotch
- Varicose Veins in the Vulva/L...
Thyroid in Pregnancy:
Thyroid problems in pregnancy affect about 3-5% of women in Canada.
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Thyroid hormone is produced in the thyroid and is known as T4. T4 is then released into the bloodstream and is turned into T3, which is the active form of the hormone, in...
Top 5 symptoms in early pregnancy
Congratulations on your early pregnancy! And if you're thinking about getting pregnant, we're excited for you too! We are glad you're a part of our community! Here are 5 of the more common symptoms that women worry about in their early pregnancy.
Fatigue
F...
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), which usually starts between 5 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, is quite common; up to 80% of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting at some point in their pregnancies and between 3-6% of pregnant women experience severe nausea and vomiting, which we ...
