Struggling with the overwhelming advice on pregnancy care? Here's what you need to know about how to avoid infection during pregnancy. Infections can sneak up, unannounced, turning a time of joy into ...
Many women have questions about diet and exercise during pregnancy. It is important to understand how your needs change so you can optimize your energy and your baby’s development. Let’s start with ...
The holiday season is filled with parties, family gatherings, and lots of food. While everyone wants to keep food-safe, it is especially important for pregnant women to do so. Pregnant women are at ...
Sleep can be hard to come by when you’re pregnant, generally due to the hormonal shifts and growing belly bumps. According to a sleep expert, Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, “This leads to increased fatigue ...
Exercising during pregnancy is generally safe and can be beneficial, but it's important to listen to your body. Heart rate naturally increases during pregnancy, so don't stress about exact numbers ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- For over 30 years, Priority Health has remained committed to improving the health and lives of its one million members across Michigan. These members include expecting ...
During pregnancy, the cold season can feel a bit trickier because your immunity is naturally lower and infections spread more ...
As outside temperatures begin to rise, there are people that are at higher risk of heat-related illness. That includes young children, older adults and people who are pregnant. Being pregnant can put ...
On the occasion of Thyroid Awareness Month, women should pledge to focus on their thyroid health just like they do for their ...
High blood pressure during pregnancy is more common than most people think, and it impacts far beyond just the mother's health. According to experts, unmanaged hypertension can affect the developing ...
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that can harm a pregnant person and their developing fetus. It can cause various health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, and prenatal ...