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Diet and Fitness During Pregnancy

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When I found out I was pregnant again in 2013, I decided that since I had not lost all the baby weight from the previous pregnancy, I wanted to gain little to no weight. Illness and extreme fatigue blew that idea out of the water. I started out this pregnancy not gaining much weight but […]

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Postpartum Depression: What I Wish You Knew

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A new baby has always been the beginning of an exciting chapter in my life. I should know, I have had FOUR beautiful babies in my nearly 40 years on this earth. And while many people were ready with clothes and toys when my babies were born, but many had no clue what it has […]

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Pregnancy is an exciting period in a woman’s life. But if you’re pregnant and drinking alcohol, your baby may be in danger. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, or FAS, is a condition that may occur after a pregnant woman consumes alcohol. [Read more…]

Foot Pain During Pregnancy

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If you are pregnant, this time can affect your feet. It can bring about conditions affecting your feet and the legs. There are a number of preventive measures available to help you to eliminate or decrease foot pain during pregnancy.

Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 2

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[Continued from Part 1…] According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) “Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the following ways: helps reduce backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling; may help prevent or treat gestational diabetes; […]

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Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 1

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I was in my first Half Marathon this weekend—the American River Parkway Half— in Sacramento. When I embarked on this journey nearly five months ago, I wasn’t out to set any world records, just to finish. But not just to finish, to finish PREGNANT. That’s right, I was 34 weeks pregnant when I participated in […]

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Oh, My Aching Back! Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

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Being pregnant this time around, I have found myself healthier and more active than any of my previous pregnancies. From walking to working out at the gym, I have maintained my weight and have continued eating very healthy. I am even training for a walking half marathon. But, with the increased mileage has come some […]

Healthy Snacking with Chomps Snack Sticks

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So I’m 19 days into my current Whole 30 Challenge, over halfway there! Whoo-hoo! If you don’t know, the Whole30 is a nutritional plan intended to repair your metabolism, your digestive tract, your immune system, and kick start your wellness by eliminating foods that may have a negative impact on your health. And I’m doing […]

The Whole30 Pregnancy

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Happy New Year, everyone! Wow, I cannot believe that it is already 2016. For me, a new year always comes a new resolution to better myself mentally, spiritually, professionally, and most importantly— physically. We recently found out that we are expecting our FOURTH child. While my mind was thinking about our precious gift, my body […]

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The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist

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Having a baby? Congratulations! As your delivery date approaches, you should begin planning your postpartum hospital stay. One of the most important things to consider when planning your stay is your hospital bag. Prepared and pack your bags early so you’ll be ready when your bundle of joy arrives. Read on for our pregnancy hospital bag checklist to […]