Proper nutrition is vital during pregnancy; getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals helps protect your baby from neural tube defects, prevents low birth weight, and promotes healthy development. What you eat during pregnancy also impacts your health, and by managing your weight through diet and exercise, you can reduce your risk of developing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and pregnancy insomnia.
A lot of energy goes into making Mommy stay safe while pregnant. Monthly appointments, blood work, and ultrasounds are no strangers to the process.
A new pregnancy is exciting and brings with it the classic discussions about morning sickness, food cravings, and having that "special glow."
Topics: CPAP, pregnancy, depression, OSA, baby, high blood pressure
The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Preeclampsia
Topics: pregnancy, OSA, baby, high blood pressure
We all know the old adage eating for two. But what about sleeping for two? As baby grows, Mommy grows. And sleep is a luxury Mommy cannot afford to take for granted during those short 40 weeks. But with sciatic pain and baby kicks can make for long, restless nights.
Topics: sleep deprivation, pregnancy, sleeping
No one needs to tell you twice – when you’re pregnant, you’re tired. All the time. And there’s no better time to justify hitting the snooze button one or five more times.
Topics: insomnia, sleep apnea, Sleep Tips, pregnancy
Maybe you can’t see it, but you can feel it: The infamous first trimester fatigue is a sure sign that your bun is baking in your oven. But while your heart may be skipping a beat with excitement, your body could be feeling like it can barely leave the couch.
