The Doctor Is In: Every week matters
“Due Date” is classically considered to be 40 weeks after the start of the last menstrual period
Under 37 weeks = Preterm
34-37 weeks = Late Preterm
37-38 weeks = Near Term
38-41 weeks = Full Term
41+ weeks = Post Term
There will be many questions and concerns during your pregnancy about how your baby is growing and developing each week. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your third, it’s...
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Is it safe to ...?
If you’re an expectant mom, it is only natural to have questions during your pregnancy. And many of those questions likely concern the safety of your baby and yourself. Below are some common “is it safe to” questions I hear from my patients.
Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
Exercise is a key foundation for healthy living and this principle certainly applies during pregnancy as well....
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The Doctor Is In: Brushing Up on Dental Health for Expectant Moms
All expectant mothers know pregnancy can affect everything from their food likes and dislikes to their stress and emotional levels. But did you also know that there is a strong relationship between pregnancy and oral health? Being pregnant has a direct impact on the condition of your teeth and gums, while at the same time the quality of your oral hygiene can impact your pregnancy. Since oral...
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The Doctor is In: Skin changes during pregnancy
During pregnancy it may seem like everything is changing, your emotions, needs, thoughts and more. But the change that might make you the most uncomfortable is the one you feel everyone can see: your skin.
Skin changes in pregnancy are caused mostly by shifts in hormones, and there are certain differences that a new mom should expect:
- A ‘mask like’ increase in pigmentation on the face, known as...
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The Doctor is In: When to call your doctor during pregnancy
During pregnancy it is natural that you will become more attuned to the small changes in your body, and worry about the changes is natural. While many of these are common discomforts, and simply annoyances to you, it can be difficult to know if your symptoms warrant a call to the doctor or just some rest.
The key during pregnancy is having access to communication. Having the ability to reach a...
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The Doctor is In: Minimizing back pain in pregnancy
Back pain is common during pregnancy. Research shows 50% - 80% of women experience it. Fortunately, there are plenty of things women can do both before and during pregnancy to minimize back pain.
Back pain happens in pregnancy because a woman’s body is changing. The pregnancy hormone relaxes joints and ligaments to prepare a woman’s body for childbirth – at the same time leaving her more...
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Exercising during pregnancy
Dr. Goldman was a member of the 1984 and 1988 US Olympic speed-skating teams.
Paula Radcliffe, who won the 2007 New York Marathon, trained for it up to the day before giving birth to a healthy baby girl. She resumed training 12 days later. While Radcliffe, perhaps the greatest female marathoner of all time, is certainly exceptional, we know that most physically active women can continue exercising...
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Managing morning sickness
Morning sickness—queasiness and nausea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting—is a common complaint of women in early pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that as many as 85% of pregnant women experience morning sickness, usually in their first trimester. It is so common that some of my patients who don’t have it worry if their pregnancy is developing.
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Bouncing Back: Yoga — Before and after birth
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj," meaning "to unite" or "to integrate." The practice of yoga aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. So its no surprise that tailored pregnancy-friendly yoga classes can be just the ticket to help expecting and new mothers prepare for and adjust to the changes in mind, body and spirit that accompany pregnancy and birth.
Before Birth
Yoga provides...
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Bouncing Back: Massage during pregnancy
by Dawnmarie Frank, LMT, CD(DONA)
During pregnancy, most women feel a few aches and pains that develop as their body changes. The stress on weight bearing joints and muscles, especially in the hips and lower back, become irritants for some pregnant women. A massage sounds like just the ticket.
Getting a massage during pregnancy and after birth is a wonderful way to relax, reduce stress, soothe aching muscles and focus on yourself...
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