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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Planning and decorating a nursery can be pretty overwhelming—but try not to stress. Consider these 8 easy and fun DIY ideas to welcome your little one into the world with a stylish nursery! Gallery Wall Add something personal to the nursery with lots of colorful pictures and family photos on the walls. A gallery wall…
Could you be pregnant? If you’re feeling anxious and need some information before you even miss your period, there are early signs of pregnancy to be on the lookout for. Some early signs of pregnancy may show up around the time you’ve missed a period—about a week or two later. Read on for 8 early…