When it comes to the health of your “below the belt” area, it can be embarrassing to talk about it. If you feel this way, then know you are not alone. The Women’s Health Initiative study found that about 44-percent of women have some degree of prolapse. So, don’t be afraid to mention any discomfort…
Many women experience a little bit of “the baby blues” after birth. After all, being woken up by a baby crying at 2 a.m. for the fourth time in one night would be trying for anyone. A little bit of the blues or some minor mood swings are normal in the postpartum period; your body…
When can I begin postnatal exercise? This is one of the most frequently asked questions women ask after having a baby. According to the guidelines of ACOG, women who had a normal delivery can start exercising as soon as they feel fit. This guidance is a bit misunderstood by some and some think they can…
As a mom, you have a lot of hats to wear. You take on the roles of cook, maid, nurse, chauffeur, referee, and many, many more. When you plan days out, more often than not it’s storytime at the library or a trip to the playground. And when you have some extra money to spend,…
Energy in. Energy out. Sounds simple, right? When you plan your meals and activity for the week, you want to make sure you eat enough to provide the energy you need for your workouts. And if you are trying to lose weight, you want to make sure you have a calorie deficit for the week….
You’re all ready for the birth of your baby and have your bags all packed. In your hospital bag are your headphones for your calming labor music, your toothbrush and toothpaste, some comfy slippers, makeup, and a t-shirt and your skinny jeans for the day you go home. But hold up! There’s something wrong with…
Will cutting carbs help me lose weight? Atkins. Keto. Paleo. All these buzzwords have one thing in common…they describe a diet where very little carbohydrates are eaten. These diet fads, while well-meaning, have led to the vilification of a whole one out of three macronutrients….carbohydrates (the other two being protein and fat). Think about that…
We all know that when you are pregnant you are supposed to gain weight and this healthy normal weight gain is due to an increase in body fluid, your expanding uterus and of course the added weight from your baby growing inside of you. Sometimes, a woman will gain a little more weight than she…
You’ve probably heard the expression “eating for two” from well meaning friends and family members. But while this doesn’t mean you need to double up on the calories, it is accurate in a way. Every bite of food you put in your body affects not only you, but also your baby. And beyond pregnancy…during breastfeeding…what…
So you just had a baby, and are eager to lose those extra pounds you put on during pregnancy. But how you diet matters. If you’re breastfeeding, drastic dieting and calorie cutting should not be things you’re doing right now. In fact, your body needs more calories than it usually does in order to produce…
