There’s an ever-growing list of foods and drinks that pregnant women are supposed to avoid. It can be discouraging or overwhelming at times to find foods and drinks that are safe. One food you don’t have to worry about— in fact, we encourage you to eat—is apples! Apples have several health benefits during pregnancy for […]
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
Pregnancy Cravings: What Causes Them & What Are the Most Common Cravings?
If you are currently (or have been) pregnant, then we don’t have to tell you that pregnancy cravings can be intense at times. You might be sitting on the couch watching TV when a commercial for your favorite Italian restaurant pops up. Now, all of a sudden, you HAVE to have that big plate of […]
The Fourth Trimester: What Is It & How Do I Get Through It?
Every new mom and baby experience the fourth trimester, but it’s not often talked about. In fact, even as an expectant mother, you may not be familiar with it, even if you’ve already brought baby home. The term “fourth trimester” is often used to describe the postpartum phase from the birth of your baby until […]
da Vinci Robotic Surgery: Pros and Cons to a Robot Taking the Lead
The da Vinci Surgical System was approved by the FDA in 2000 and has risen in popularity since then. It’s the only successful robotic surgery equipment that performs procedures like hysterectomies, prostatectomies, and other urologic and gynecological procedures. There’s been a fair amount of debate about the value of robotic surgery and whether the advantages […]
Types of Miscarriage: Understanding the Stages of Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage happens for a variety of reasons, but it’s often difficult to pinpoint the cause. Most often, though, a miscarriage occurs in the first six weeks of pregnancy and is caused by some type of chromosomal abnormality or hormonal imbalance. Early miscarriage types If you experience a miscarriage in the first six weeks, there could […]
What is Cluster Feeding and How Do I Survive It?
Cluster feeding happens when a baby decides to breastfeed almost continuously for a span of time. The most common timing is 2-4 hours in the evening. As you can imagine (or have already experienced), cluster feeding can be really exhausting and hard on a breastfeeding mom. There are two things you need to know about […]
