Insider’s Tips for Pregnancy Fatigue
by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG
Do you ever feel like the life is being sucked out of you in pregnancy, or is it just me?!
Do you ever wonder how something so small can require so much of your energy?
Momma, you aren’t alone. Pregnancy fatigue— it’s no joke, and it can leave...
3 Products & 5 Tips for Pregnancy Insomnia
by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG
It’s really not fair. Just when you need every last drop of sleep, the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy snatch precious hours away from you. There are many, many causes of pregnancy insomnia including: smaller bladder capacity, increased urine...
I'm Pregnant But...Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
by Dr. Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG and Dr. Cassidy Freitas PhD, LMFT
It is remarkable how two little lines, side-by-side, can completely change everything.
For some a positive pregnancy is a moment of excitement and joy. For others, it was the absolute last thing they ever wanted to...
6 Tips for Pregnancy Nausea from an ObGyn
by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG
The impact of feeling awful for weeks to months, especially at a time when you are supposed to be happy, cannot be overstated. Nausea is one of the most ruthless of the pregnancy symptoms. It’s not just a physical experience. It can have a profound impact...
An ObGyn's Guide to Skin Care in Pregnancy
by Dr. Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG
Everything changes in pregnancy, including your skin. Here are 5 important tips to keep in mind when you are caring for your skin in pregnancy.
1. Avoid potentially damaging and toxic ingredients such as vitamin A (retinol), hydroquinolone, oxybenzone (for a...
4 Tips for Cultivating a Mom Tribe
by Dr. Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG
If you are a mom, you know that having the support of other moms and parents is everything.
Some of us are fortunate enough to have a robust community just fall into place. Luck, timing, location, all come together create a fierce mom tribe.
But not all...
6 Tips for Navigating Nutrition and Pregnancy Symptoms from a Nutritionist and Mom-of-5
by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC
If you’re expecting a baby, congratulations, momma! The first trimester brings an incredible amount of change: physically, mentally, and emotionally.
There is an unspoken pressure to “get things right”, especially when it comes to how you...
An ObGyn's Guide: Lightheadedness in Pregnancy Causes & Cures
Causes
Pregnancy hormones lead to relaxation of your blood vessels and a decrease in blood pressure. For some women, especially those who have a low-normal blood pressure to begin with, this can result in episodes of lightheadedness. As there are other, much more serious, causes of...
10 Ways to Pamper Yourself in Early Pregnancy
The early days of pregnancy can be tricky. I know for me, it was the hardest part. On top of being exhausted and nauseated all the time, no one knew I was pregnant. Nobody was holding the door for me or asking how I was feeling. You want to be a happy, blissed-out pregnant woman, but instead,...
An ObGyn’s Guide: My pregnancy test is positive! Now what?
I remember the first time I saw the 2 pink lines on a pregnancy test. Let’s just say, it was far from your traditional moment.
First of all, I was in a public bathroom. There was a group of pre-teen girls in there laughing and being silly. Suddenly it hit me-- this was for real. I was no...
