Tag: medical condition
Baby Milestones: How Much do They Really Matter?
During the first few weeks of my postpartum journey, I was pretty miserable. I struggled with nursing, my baby had jaundice, and soon enough we were told he had torticollis and inward feet, which required us to do (very uncomfortable) physical therapy with our one month old. It was excrutiating. But through all of that, […]
Tums for Heartburn While Pregnant: Are They Safe? [And Should You Use Them]
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Many swear by TUMS when it comes to relieving heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. This antacid is based on calcium carbonate and contains no animal by-products, making it the perfect choice for vegetarians and vegans alike. Now, while no one is denying that TUMS works, the question that often arises is whether it’s safe […]
Severe Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes and Remedies
Virtually all pregnant women suffer from heartburn at some point during their pregnancy. It’s most common to experience it during the third trimester, although for some it starts as early as the first trimester. Depending on when it appears, its causes are different, but remedies don’t vary much across different trimesters. Severe Heartburn in Pregnancy: […]
Therapy + Mindfulness-Based Anxiety Exercises to Help You Cope
I poured my heart and soul into creating this neat guide for everyone battling anxiety. I used years of my Psychology+Psychotherapy education and my love for all things mindfulness to provide different anxiety exercise options for you. I hope they provide some anxiety relief to you – if you feel like you need more than […]
5+ Natural Remedies for Insomnia During Pregnancy
There is no one-remedy-fits-all solution with insomnia during pregnancy. Why? Because your insomnia and my insomnia may not have the same cause. Therefore, simply trying all of these 5+ natural remedies for insomnia during pregnancy may not yield results. But tell me the cause of it, and I’ll tell you exactly what to try. Main […]
Carrying Low in Pregnancy: What It Means and Why It Happens
Table of contents: When my OB/GYN told me after five months of my first pregnancy that my baby was dangerously low, I got really scared. So, naturally, I started doing research on why it happens and what it means. Turns out, a lot of what I read was misguiding Or, at the least, it wasn’t […]
What to Do During Bed Rest in Pregnancy? [6 Ideas]
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A week ago, my gynecologist “sentenced” me to absolute bed rest during pregnancy – at least for the next 15 days. I say sentenced because bed rest – proper bed rest – literally means you get up to pee and take a shower. That’s it! And while I wasn’t super active to begin with, I […]
The Curious Case of the Incompetent Cervix
In the beginning of this week, my gynecologist prescribed bed rest and progesterone-based pills to me, due to my cervix being some 5mm shorter than it should be at this point. While my husband got very scared, I didn’t – I understood we caught it early on, and I firmly trust that if I obey […]
How to Relieve Sciatica in Pregnancy
I was fairly early in my pregnancy when sciatica started making my nights miserable. It was probably towards the end of the first trimester, maybe the beginning of the second one. I’ve heard of it before, but didn’t really know what that pain was or how it came to be. I was vaguely aware that […]