Have you heard of antenatal expressing? It is the act of hand expressing colostrum in the last few weeks of pregnancy. You may ask yourself what are some potential reasons a woman would do this? Have you heard of antenatal expressing? It is the act of hand expressing colostrum in the last few weeks of […]
It is so important to have a positive mindset for pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. As a midwife I recommend that all of the pregnant women I care for, download a mindfulness app and start some meditation and breathing exercises. It is so important to have a positive mindset for pregnancy, birth and the […]
Eating a varied healthy diet is vital during pregnancy. Eating a nutritious diet is linked to good fetal brain development, healthy birth weight and decreases the risk of many birth defects. A balanced diet will also decrease the risks of anemia, constipation, fatigue and morning sickness. By choosing a wide variety of healthy foods from […]
Pregnancy brings both excitement and enormous changes in your life! One of the enormous changes can be serious disturbances to your sleeping patterns. Most new mothers expect sleep disturbances after their baby is born, unfortunately, however, sleep disturbances can start well before your baby is born. Extreme fatigue can be a common issue in pregnancy, […]
We excitedly wait for the day that we finally feel our baby move! For many first time mothers we might start to feel some movements anywhere from 16 – 24 weeks, depending on the location of the placenta. As the baby gets bigger and stronger, their movements become more distinct. Your baby’s movements are an […]
