Prenatal Checkups and Tests Prenatal care is the care you get while you are pregnant. This care can be provided by a doctor, midwife or other health care professional. The goal of prenatal care is to monitor the progress of a pregnancy and to identify potential problems before they become serious for either mom or … Continued
Fitnotic’s Top Ten Prenatal Health & Fitness Tips* 1) Minimize separation of your abdominal muscles. As the uterus expands during pregnancy, it presses on our abdominal wall, causing a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles (commonly referred to as the “six-pack”). This is known as “diastasis recti” and leads to lower back pain, weakened support … Continued
What Is Pre-Eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia, also known as toxemia, is a pregnancy condition in which high blood pressure and protein in the urine develop after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.This disorder occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. The disorder affects … Continued
Healthy Eating Tips During Pregnancy There is so much conflicting information out there about what to eat and what not to eat when you are pregnant. Here is a quick guideline of what to eat and what to avoid. What to Include in Your Diet: Variety. A diet with a lot of variety helps you … Continued