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How to navigate pregnancy weight gain and cravings to avoid pregnancy complications
WHAT IS NORMAL PREGNANCY WEIGHT GAIN What is a healthy pregnancy weight gain? Although each mother will gain weight differently, the...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
Child Development: Why you should watch for milestones.
Childhood miles stones are somethings that don't typically get a very good reputation---with good reason. They tend to bring out...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 16, 2019
- 4 min
Infant Clarity of Cues and Maternal Responsiveness
Did you know that the bonding you and your baby have during feeding can help promote lifelong health? Many women want to breastfeed...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 16, 2019
- 2 min
Insulin needs while Breastfeeding
We have said many times how breastfeeding is so beneficial for both mom and baby, but we want to dig deeper and explain WHY. There are so...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 16, 2019
- 4 min
Iron Deficiency and your baby's Neurodevelopment
Today we wanted to talk to you about the importance of iron in both the maternal and infant diet. Did you know that iron deficiency can...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 9, 2019
- 3 min
Take Back Your Right to Breastfeed!
Yes you heard us. Your RIGHT to breastfeed. Too often we think of breastfeeding as a choice... "to Breastfeed, or to not Breastfeed ---...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 9, 2019
- 2 min
Watch out for baby foods that contain harmful toxins!
WARNING! You may be accidentally buying toxic baby food... so READ BELOW! In a study done that looked at 168 different baby food products...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 9, 2019
- 2 min
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
This November, we are nationally recognizing and bringing awareness to the diabetes diagnosis. Approximately 9.4% of the United States ...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 4, 2019
- 2 min
Why it is important to get your vaccinations during pregnancy
*Warning: Sensitive Topic* Vaccinations, yes we are going there... While it is definitely a polarizing topic, we wanted to provide you...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 4, 2019
- 2 min
The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology first to recommend cord clamping--
HOLY LONG TITLE! But we had to get it all in there... If you read our post on "Debunking Birthing Procedures" which you can find here,...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Nov 4, 2019
- 4 min
Are regulations for pumping at work actually being followed?
A few weeks ago we discussed pumping at work and what you are entitled to legally--- both through federal AND state guidelines. Recently,...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gestational Diabetes
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational Diabetes is a form of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy. This form cannot be categorized as...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 19, 2019
- 3 min
Tips to Adding Nutritious Snacks During Pregnancy
Okay so you are pregnant and now "eating for two"... is that even a real thing? How do I add extra calories while still eating healthy?...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 19, 2019
- 4 min
Nipple Creams
We're sure you have heard the horror stories about cracked and dry nipples from breastfeeding. In fact, in many cases, people seem to...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 19, 2019
- 2 min
Balancing morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy.
Did you know that between 70-80% of women experience some type of morning sickness or excessive nausea/vomiting during pregnancy? Yes you...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 17, 2019
- 4 min
Pumping at Work: What you need to know.
Picture this: You just gave birth to your brand new beautiful baby and, if you are lucky, you just spent a few weeks to a few months...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 17, 2019
- 3 min
Why blanket nutrition advice is NOT an option.
Nutrition these days is a HOT TOPIC, it's almost considered COOL to eat healthy. However, what we tend to forget is that HEALTH comes in...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
We wanted to talk to you about a scientific study regarding Vitamin D and pregnancy. WHY? Because it scared us and it should scare you....
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 2, 2019
- 4 min
Debunking Birthing Procedures
For many, the term 'Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative' is unfamiliar. What does 'baby friendly' even mean? You aren't alone in your...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Oct 2, 2019
- 4 min
Pregnancy Past 35: Truth and Myth
The dreaded age of 35.... When your twenties seem to be the distant past and 40 seems to be lurking around the corner! As a society, we...
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