The Baby in Bloom Podcast

Prenatal care is very important for a healthy pregnancy. Lets review some common concerns about prenatal care and pregnancy management. Where do I go for my Prenatal Care? Deciding where to go for your prenatal care partly depends on where you would like to deliver your baby. If your choice is a hospital, you probably […]

Should you eat as much as you want while pregnant? FALSE. Your pre-pregnancy weight determines how much you should eat while pregnant. If you were a healthy, normal weight before you became pregnant then you should aim to eat only 300 extra calories per a day. Example of 300 calories: 2 scrambled eggs and 1 […]

What are your options for reducing labor pain? Pain during labor is known to be one of the toughest things to deal with as a woman. After all, it’s called labor for a reason. It has been shown that maternal satisfaction with childbirth is based on women being in control of the whole process by […]

This is a guest post by medical student Deepthi Lankalapalli on how to avoid food-borne illness during pregnancy to keep yourself and your baby safe. When you are pregnant your immune system deteriorates and makes you more vulnerable to illnesses. Your baby’s immunity is not yet completely built either. It is very important to protect yourself […]

A healthy lifestyle consisting of eating the right foods and avoiding certain behaviors is very important before, during, and after your pregnancy. Eating foods that reduce your risk of heart disease and contribute to an overall well-being is simple. Berries, citrus and pomegranate juice have been shown to decrease the inflammatory effect that is associated […]

One of the most exciting things to plan for while awaiting the birth of your baby is your baby shower. They are a great way for friends and family to gather and celebrate the birth of your baby. Mine is one of my happiest memories, and I want yours to be too. To help make […]

Teratogens are substances that can cause harm in a developing fetus resulting in birth defects or fetal death. Teratogens affect growth and development of the baby. The effect of the teratogen depends on the specific substance and how much exposure has occurred. Common teratogens include alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs and medications. Alcohol should be avoided […]

Its that time now. The nine months that originally felt like they were going by so slowly, are suddenly here. All those weeks of anticipating the birth of your baby are over. Here you are: 40 weeks pregnant (maybe a little more or a little less) and its time to have your baby. Are you […]

Pregnancy  is a time when infections are common. This is a result of hormonal as well as anatomical changes your body is going through. Among some of the most common infections during pregnancy are urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and bacterial vaginosis.  These 3 infections will be discussed here. Other more serious infections include Toxoplasmosis, […]

As many of you already know, morning sickness can be a real drag in early pregnancy. Instead of enjoying your early weeks of pregnancy, you spend your mornings (and often most of the day) retching in the bathroom and having aversions to foods that used to make you happy. The good news is that morning […]