Having regular, high-quality prenatal care during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. Learn why it’s so beneficial and how often you should be seen by your provider.
It’s interesting to reflect how attitudes about pregnancy have changed. When you come to our office and are given an EDC or “due date’, EDC is actually short for Estimated Date of Confinement. There was a time when pregnancy was thought to be such a fragile state that a woman should be “confined” to her house.
No longer! Exercise is now believed to be better for mom and baby than once thought! After all, labor and childbirth is the ultimate exercise: Laboring for 2 days at home, pushing for 2-3 hours…
Our experience has been that fit moms have more stamina during the pushing phase and recover more quickly. So, please continue your spinning classes and yoga classes! Have fun, stay fit, and you body will be well prepared for labor and delivery!
http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Exercise-During-Pregnancy
By the way, we have exciting news about our practice! We have successfully recruited several providers to our practice who are well respected and loved by our community. Stay tuned!
You Might Also Enjoy...
Having regular, high-quality prenatal care during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. Learn why it’s so beneficial and how often you should be seen by your provider.
Your yearly GYN checkup is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about your health, receive preventive care, and have all of your questions about sex, periods, pregnancy, birth control, and menopause answered.
Pelvic pain can interfere with your quality of life and prevent you from doing the activities you enjoy. Learn about some of the most common causes of pelvic pain and what you can do to find relief.
Taking some simple, important steps while you’re pregnant can boost your chances of having a healthy baby and a complication-free pregnancy. Learn how to start taking care of your baby now, before birth.
When it comes to contraceptives, you have more options than ever before. With all those choices, how can you decide which method is the best for you? Here are some things to keep in mind.
Midwives provide personalized care with an emphasis on giving you the best possible experience. Learn about some of the benefits of receiving your pregnancy and delivery care from a licensed midwife.