Why you should eat less sugar: Cutting back sugar is good for your health and emotional well-being. All these tips are good for everyone, regardless of uterine status. It’s easier to eat healthy and change habits when you are pregnant and “doing it for the baby.” For ease of birth, keep in mind that excess sugar […]
Zika Virus: Getting Pregnant in 2016
The Zika Virus The Zika virus is transmitted by a certain type of mosquito (Aedes aegypti). There are some reports that perhaps it can be transmitted sexually, but it is unlikely and, like many aspects Zika, unconfirmed. In about 80% of cases there are no noticeable symptoms of infection. When a person does become sick [...]
5 Steps to Dealing with Transition
Everyone knows that transitions are hard. Moving, changing jobs, getting married, having a baby, losing a loved one, ending a relationship, starting a new school, a new diet, a new parenting technique. Your body knows that transitions are hard and initiates your usual stress response. Muscle tightness, increased adrenaline, anxious thoughts. What if it doesn't work? [...]
