First Trimester
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Pregnancy and Reducing Summer SwellingEnjoy your pregnancy and the warm weather months by following a few key tips to minimize swelling during summer. |
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Dreaming of MotherhoodDuring pregnancy, your dreams may be especially vivid or even a bit disturbing. Here’s how to make sense of nightly visions. |
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Put the “No” in EggnogThe price of enjoying biological harmony with your growing baby is a weakened immune system during pregnancy — and greater vulnerability to foodborne illnesses associated with certain favorite holiday foods. |
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Understanding the Abs: What Diastasis Recti Means for Moms and BabiesMothers and their newborn babies have much more in common than blue eyes or brown hair — and one of those commonalities may be a ridge on the belly caused by a condition called diastasis recti. |
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Bug Spray and Moms-to-beWhen it comes to keeping bugs away during pregnancy, some repellents are better than others. |
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Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy: Are They Safe?Let’s not sugarcoat it, artificial sweeteners may not be your best option during pregnancy. |
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Managing Severe Morning SicknessIn most cases, morning sickness symptoms clear up on their own. But in some rare, severe cases, you may want to talk with your doctor about medical treatment. |
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Catch Some Zzzs, Momma!Sleep plays an important role in your physical and mental well-being, and that’s doubly true when you are pregnant. |
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Exercising While PregnantWhen done right, exercise can be an excellent tool that keeps mom—and the pregnancy—going strong. |
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Fishy, but TrueThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise pregnant women to consume 8 to 12 ounces of fish per week. |
The first trimester of pregnancy is a lot to look forward to. We don’t want you to miss a moment. Our team is here to help. Call (575) 543‑7200 to schedule an appointment.