by Kathryn Rally | Feb 14, 2014 | Exercise, Prenatal Pilates
By now you’ve probably heard about the benefits of prenatal Pilates. This workout mainly focuses on the core, using a variety of exercises that target the abdominal, pelvic floor, and spinal muscles. Keeping this area strong throughout your pregnancy is...
by Charlene Smyth | Feb 14, 2014 | Body Changes, Discomforts, Health/Safety
In this blog, we will discuss tips about diarrhea during early pregnancy. There’s no question that if there’s any stage of life designed to rob you of your dignity, pregnancy is it! Bad enough having to constantly trot to the bathroom to pee, but sometimes...
by Charlene Smyth | Feb 14, 2014 | Eating, Nutrition/Weight
A healthy diet is important at any stage of life but during pregnancy, it is vital as the foods you eat can directly affect your developing baby. If you are a committed vegan or vegetarian, there is no reason you cannot meet your nutritional needs on your...
by Kathryn Rally | Feb 14, 2014 | Exercise, Running
Is running during your pregnancy safe? Many women wonder this. Can the bouncing harm the baby? Can it cause contractions? How exactly can you run with an ever-growing belly? The short answer is yes — if you are a runner. If you weren’t a runner...
by Kate Jones | Feb 14, 2014 | Health/Safety, Tests
A glucose tolerant test is done in order to check if your body regulates your sugar levels properly. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy and it is found in many foods you eat. The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test or OGTT is used to diagnose gestational diabetes and...
