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 …
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Postpartum Depression: What I Wish You Knew
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 …
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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 …
Foot Pain During Pregnancy
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 …
Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 2
[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 …
Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 1
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 …
Oh, My Aching Back! Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
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 …
Healthy Snacking with Chomps Snack Sticks
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, …
The Whole30 Pregnancy
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 …
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist
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 …
Preventing a Fall During Pregnancy: Strength and Balance Exercises
Pregnancy is a time of remarkable physical and emotional changes, from your growing belly and glowing skin to that all-too-common moodiness and forgetfulness. You may have even noticed significant changes in your sense of balance, …