How Do You Recover From a Miscarriage? Having a miscarriage is very painful, sometimes unbearably so. What can be even more painful is the isolation and confusion you feel during and afterward. Your medical provider is hopefully very kind during the miscarriage, but they often send you home afterward, saying simply “Take care, and let […]
Postpartum Self-Care Pregnancy has brought its challenges to your body – mentally, physically, emotionally. After birth, the postpartum period brings on new and different challenges. The wonderful gift of life brings with it many physical, emotional, and relational changes that can be difficult to transition into. On top of that, in the time of COVID, […]
Treating Vaginal Pain with Acupuncture Have you ever experienced dull, aching, stinging, or burning pain? Daily? At your external genital area? It’s difficult to talk about pain much less vulvar or vaginal pain, even among your female friends. However, no one should have to suffer silently from this pain, which can affect you daily and […]
The Scary Truth about Feminine Hygiene Products One of my favorite memories is having a “spa day” at home with my mom and sister. I still enjoy putting raw honey on my face and décolletage (as recommended by my esthetician) as I leisurely float around the house in a comfy robe as part of my […]
What to Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy During COVID Congratulations! You’re pregnant! It’s super exciting and there is a lot to take in. You have even more questions than you did before you got pregnant, and updated research to review. What to eat is a big one. Before you were pregnant, you did your best […]
Safety in Pregnancy During COVID-19 Part 2 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in many ways. For those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the pandemic, there are even more concerns for health and well-being than average. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant at this time, the best […]
Solo Pregnancy and COVID-19 Let’s face it: Pregnancy during the pandemic can be a very isolating experience. Many clinics and hospitals will only allow one support person to be present at appointments or at the birth. Some clinics don’t allow a support person at all for routine ultrasounds. Many prenatal visits are online now, which […]
Managing Stress in Pregnancy During Covid-19 Congratulations, you’re pregnant! You have been waiting for this moment, and you’re thrilled and excited! But… life is a little stressful these days. You have questions about what your prenatal care and delivery will look like during Covid. You’ve had trouble getting back into your routine while working from […]
Pregnancy During COVID-19 Mothers are very aware of keeping their babies safe during pregnancy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are, simply put, more things to worry about. These worries can get overwhelming, especially with so much information in the news each day. Trying to sort through it can lead to more anxiety and stress. To […]
Let’s Be Honest About Miscarriage Many of us have seen the heart-wrenching photos of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend grieving the loss of their baby, Jack, due to pregnancy loss. Their raw grief is unmistakable. And their openness in sharing this intimate moment with the world is deeply courageous. The fact that they were immediately […]
