Infertility is a deeply personal journey, often shrouded in silence and heartache. As the medical director and co-founder of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Houston, my team and I regularly help women navigate this journey with compassion and expertise. For many women, the path to motherhood begins joyously, with a first child coming easily and filling…
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Hey there, mamas and mamas-to-be! If you’re in those final weeks of pregnancy and feeling done, you’re not alone! It’s totally normal to start looking for ways to nudge your little one earthside. One method that frequently pops up is pumping to induce labor. But does it really work? And is it safe? As a…
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Congratulations new mommy! You’ve given birth to a sweet little bundle of joy after nine long months. Finally, you’ve made it through all the stages of pregnancy, labour and childbirth. However, the pelvis is still hurting. Isn’t it? Yes! It’s natural. Pelvis Changes During Pregnancy The pelvis comprises the hip bones, the tailbone, and a…
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With over 10 years experience as a Naturopath, working in reproductive health, fertility, antenatal and postnatal care, Lisa Murdoch felt like more emotional and stress support was required for her clients as they navigate their journey to conception. She discovered EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) when she was experiencing some health concerns of her own…
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Your pregnancy journey is both exciting and hectic. Nurturing another life within you is not an easy task. You go through a lot. You feel puckish, itchy, tired, get stretch marks on the belly, etc. This aside, you might have to be a little more careful with teeth and gums. The gums may be a…
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The hormonal and immunological changes during pregnancy can cause your body and mind to undergo several changes—swelling, tiredness, emotional turmoil, and so on. It is also not uncommon for you to feel hot flashes, but at times, you might just have to keep the thermometer close to you. Fever is also normal during pregnancy. When…
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Hey there, new mamas! You’ve just brought a tiny human into the world—cue the confetti—and now it’s time to focus on you (but hopefully you have been doing this some already.) Postpartum recovery isn’t a walk in the park, but it’s a crucial part of your journey into mamahood. I personally struggled big time after…
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Congratulations, mama! You’ve just welcomed a new life into the world, and now it’s time to focus on your own healing journey. While those first few days and weeks are filled with snuggles and sleepless nights, let’s not forget an important part of postpartum recovery: the fundal massage. Fundal massage is a far cry from…
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Yummy baby food fuels your little one’s first smiles, snuggles and steps, but it’s sometimes confusing to know whether the pureed peas you purchased are as good for your sweet pea as the label claims. New testing and labeling requirements for baby food will soon help moms make more informed decisions. California Assembly Bill 899…
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Three AM. A small lamp in the corner made the lavender nursery walls glow. The sound machine hissed in the background. My first born had fallen asleep on my nipple and was mad when I tipped her up to burp. In protest, it felt, she emptied her stomach, and all my precious milk, down my…
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