Sometimes the journey to motherhood isn’t exactly how we planned. We all hope for an uneventful pregnancy, and it’s important to know there are steps we can take to minimize potential risks, such as the risk of birth defects. And that’s why Preggie Pals is proud to partner with the March of Dimes for this… Continue Reading
You've been diagnosed with having gestational diabetes, which means your body is having a more difficult time breaking down sugars while pregnant. What are best ways ways to keep this temporary form of diabetes under control?
And as parents, we still do everything we can to keep them safe. Including preserving their stem cells at birth through cord blood and cord tissue. But, what is this process actually like? How can it help? And are families really seeing results?
More than 50% of women experience issues with their pelvic floor after giving birth. So, what are the common problems and how can they be treated?
You’re in the middle your pregnancy - and it’s time to test for gestational diabetes. If you’re not already diabetic, then what’s the problem? What up with the one hour blood test? And what happens if you don’t pass?
When your whole body aches, the idea of climbing into a tub of warm bubbles might seem tempting. But hot tubs are a no no during pregnancy. Buy why? Is it just about the heat, or do you need to be concerned about the chemicals in the water? Plus, ways you can still be social when your friends want to take a dip!
You’re pregnant, and your baby has quickly taken over your body. Your skin is being pulled to capacity. Does this mean stretch marks are unavoidable? Is there anything you can do to prevent them, or is your "luck" simply dependent on genetics?
You’ve just had your baby. And since you have baby on the brain, you start to wonder how quickly you can get pregnant again. Can it happen immediately after giving birth? What if you haven’t had your period yet? What do you need to know about getting pregnant shortly after having a baby?
You arrive at your OB/GYN appointment, and they ask you to pee in a small cup. They’re not testing to see if you’re pregnant- so what exactly are they looking for? Will you need to pee in a cup before every appointment?
If you’re curious about delayed cord clamping and want to know the pros and cons, you’ve come to the right place. Clamping the cord separates the baby from the placenta and it is usually done immediately after birth, but recently there’s been a move to delay the clamping process.
