by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 5, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Good to Know, Health, Pre-Baby
Preeclampsia is a complex condition that affects pregnant moms. It causes a wide range of health issues and can significantly affect your pregnancy. It normally affects the way blood flows to the placenta, leading to the development of smaller babies or premature...
by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 3, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
In relation to pregnancy “breech” means that the fetus is in a head-down position during the 3rd trimester. The breech position usually occurs late in pregnancy and the buttocks or the legs of the fetus are expected to emerge first during childbirth. What Does It Mean...
by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 1, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
Pregnancy comes with numerous gastrointestinal issues and one of the most common is heartburn. Studies show that the frequency of heartburn can increase from 22 percent during the first trimester, up to 40 percent during the 2nd trimester and more than 60 percent...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 26, 2019 | Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
During the final stages of pregnancy, any form of contraction feels like an alarm that could mean you are in labor. However, some contractions simply signal a false alarm. Well, they are called the Braxton Hicks contractions. What happens is that the muscles in the...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 25, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Good to Know, Health, Pre-Baby
Apgar score is a test that’s normally given to newborns right after birth. It’s usually done by a doctor or nurse twice: about a minute after birth and then after 5 minutes or so. There are times when childbirth is marked by complications and concerns raised about the...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 14, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
Pregnancy comes with a plethora of changes. The mental and physical transition I experienced sometimes made it difficult to sleep. For a first time mom, this can be very uncomfortable. From the first to the last trimester, the tummy continues to grow and causes...
