Healthy pregnancy

Tips For Working Out From Home

The last year has changed the way that life happens, and in some way for the better. I personally have been a huge fan of the curbside pick up for my groceries, the virtual meetings, and the decrease in driving.

5 Tips for Eating Healthy During Pregnancy (Guest Post)

Congratulations to you and your little bean! While you wait to hold your little one in your arms, we know you’ll be working hard to keep them comfortably warm and nourished.

That said, if you’re already parenting another child—or a few!—making time to eat well can be a task all on its own, more so if the sibling-to-be is an energetic toddler who is also a picky eater. Meanwhile, morning sickness (or indeed, any-time-of-day queasiness) might also be messing with your appetite, or simply, your ability to keep down your favorites.

Common vs. Normal During Pregnancy

So often on Facebook and other social media sites, our birth doulas and postpartum doulas read questions from concerned pregnant folks or new parents asking various questions about if others experienced a similar issue during pregnancy, birth, and/or parenthood. However, we are reframing that question to: Is it common and is it also normal?

Why Even Have A Birth Plan?

Some say that having a birth plan sets up unrealistic ideals for your births. And while if you have rigid expectations, that may be true. However, we feel that writing the birth plan isn’t what is important.

Provider Spotlight: Kelly Raney, Pelvic Floor PT

We have had the privilege of knowing Kelly Raney, PT, DPT, CFm, PRPC of EmergeOrtho, for a few years now, and are so happy to have connected with her.

Spinach Smoothie with Chocolate

This smoothie is packed with important nutrients and tastes great too!

Tips For Dealing With Morning (All Day) Sickness During Pregnancy

Pregnancy books saying morning sickness just happens during the morning, and will be over soon. But sometimes that is always true!