So, you’re pregnant – yay! Congratulations, new momma! If it’s your first time, you may have a lot of questions about what’s happening to your body throughout your pregnancy. It’s a big change, mentally and physically, and your hormones can cause some strange things to happen. Luckily, this is 2018 and there are apps for…
Pregnancy Symptoms You Might Not Know About
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A lot of early pregnancy symptoms are considered “common knowledge”. The most common of all, morning sickness, is depicted so often in film and television that many women think they’ll feel sick and have the “aha! I’m pregnant!” moment. However, there are many other early symptoms of pregnancy to be aware of. If you think…
5 Early Signs of Pregnancy
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How soon can you tell if you are pregnant? Have you been feeling a little crampy lately? More tired than usual? Do you just have a feeling that there may be a baby on board? Is your period just plain MIA? My OBGyne wants to put your mind at ease with 5 early signs of…
4 Common Pregnancy Questions
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You’re pregnant! Congratulations! You have so much to look forward to, but you may find yourself thinking about all the “what ifs” too. It’s only natural to worry a bit throughout your pregnancy, especially if this is your first time. It’s a completely new experience and there’s a lot of uncertainties.
3 Signs of Labor – What to Watch Out For
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It’s the big event you’ve been happily (and nervously) preparing for months now: the birth of your baby! As you get closer and closer to your due date, every cramp and discomfort can leave you wondering: is this it? Am I in labor? How will I know when it’s time to grab my hospital bag…
How to Combat Morning Sickness
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Got the pregnancy queasies? You’re not alone. While pregnancy can be an amazing ride, the dreaded morning sickness that often comes with it isn’t so fabulous. And that nausea doesn’t discriminate between the time of day—morning sickness can sneak up on you morning, afternoon or evening. Even a mild case of nausea can wear you…
What to Expect at Your First OBGYN Appointment
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Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now what? As soon as you get a positive home pregnancy test, call to schedule an OBGYN appointment immediately. Especially if this is your first time seeing a positive pregnancy test, you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, stressed…all of the above. That’s completely normal! Your OBGYN will ensure that you and your baby are…
Eat These 7 Fertility-Boosting Foods
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Did you know that what you eat could help to boost your chances at baby-making? It’s true. An awesome way to boost fertility is to improve your diet! Maintaining a healthy diet is important for every point in a woman’s life but even more so when trying to conceive a baby. There are certain foods…
5 Tips for Natural Family Planning Newbies
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You’ve decided to take the plunge into parenthood. Or, you’re ready to have baby number two! Congrats! Family planning takes some preparation and we’re here to help. It’s important to take the right steps to stay healthy and feel prepared to start trying to conceive. Before jumping into family planning, let’s discuss fertility awareness….
4 Ways to Survive Your Summer Pregnancy in Arizona
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Arizona summers are brutal. But when you’re pregnant and summer strikes, it can be extra difficult. A summer pregnancy is no picnic—hello sweating and swelling under the scorching sun. And if the sun wasn’t hot enough to make you sweat, your pregnancy hormone progesterone is kicked into overdrive causing your body temp to rise higher…