Sexually transmitted disease (STD) detection and treatment is important in all reproductive stages, pregnant or not pregnant. In fact, comprehensive prenatal care should include STD testing.1 If sexually transmitted infections are left untreated, they can lead to negative health outcomes for both mother and baby.2...
First Stop: A Look Back at the History of Vaccines When you hear the word “vaccine” Edward Jenner may not be the first person that pops into your head, but it can be argued he should be. We have Edward Jenner to thank for the world’s...
Sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Often our minds immediately shift to our waking activities, such as exercise and a healthy diet, as the path to a healthy life. However, sleep is very important in keeping us healthy day-to-day. This doesn’t change...
What does it test for? Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test that is most commonly used to determine if your developing baby has certain health conditions, such as birth defects or genetic and chromosomal abnormalities. While screenings may tell you if your baby is more at risk...
As Thanksgiving nears, you are most likely busy planning your Thanksgiving Day meal. From the stuffing to the pumpkin pie, there is a lot to do! Not only is the planning daunting, especially when pregnant, but the actual cooking is a feat in and of...
Caffeine is the engine that keeps many of us going day-to-day. After becoming pregnant, you may be wondering if consuming your favorite morning fuel is still permissible. Before diving into allowable caffeine consumption during pregnancy, let’s first define what caffeine is. Caffeine is a naturally...
You may think you know all there is to know about taking a pregnancy test. I mean, how hard could it be, right? Well, what you don’t know may surprise you! Follow along below to test your knowledge. What it tests for: Pregnancy tests (urine or...
By now you’ve probably heard that you should breastfeed your baby, when able, instead of using formula. But, do you know the specific conferred health benefits of breastfeeding? As August is National Breastfeeding Month, what better time to dive into all the benefits of breastfeeding? Let’s...
Just because your daddy-to-be isn’t a daddy quite yet doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate him on Father’s Day! In fact, celebrating the life you are about to bring into the world is great way to show your partner how much you appreciate him. Here...
Proper prenatal nutrition standards are constantly evolving. As new research emerges, we learn more and more about what the female body needs to support a healthy pregnancy. A recent study commissioned by the Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom found that women who take...