6 Ways to Prep for Baby’s First Week
Your first week with your new baby will be filled with amazement as you gaze at those saucer eyes and wait for those tiny little fingers to grip your thumb. But that first week will also be filled with a constant soundtrack of wailing and breast milk vomit. It’s the happiest you’ll ever be, but […]
5 Things Mom Never Told You About Being Pregnant
“When I was pregnant with you,” your mother’s early-morning text message will read, “people would tell me I was glowing. I just felt so beautiful and confident knowing I had a perfect little baby inside of me.” Nope. Don’t believe it. Your mom is an amazing woman, and you wouldn’t be who you are without […]
Getting Back on the Court: How an Athlete Reduced Pregnancy Recovery Time
I’ve always been an athlete. I began playing tennis at the age of six and had an instant love for the game. Throughout my junior career, I was ranked top five in both Southern California and the nation. By age 14, I was playing international tournaments and I began playing some professional tournaments by the […]
Protein During Pregnancy: What’s the Best Supplement for You and Your Baby?
Protein during pregnancy is a crucial nutrient for women and their developing babies. But expecting moms often wonder, are protein supplements safe? And even if they are, will they be easy on pregnant tummies? Protein powders generally use whey, soy, and casein protein. Protiva, however, uses collagen—a naturally occurring fibrous protein that supports connective tissue growth. […]
What should pregnant women eat: A doctor and mother’s recommendation
“What should pregnant women eat? And what types of foods are best for me and my baby?” These are two of the most common questions I am asked as an OB/GYN when I see a new patient in the office for her first pregnancy visit. Now more than ever, my patients are very conscious of […]