You just found out you’re pregnant! Maybe you are excited, worried, or concerned. Whatever you are feeling, there are some specific changes in your body you can expect as you progress through the first trimester and some actions you can take to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy lasts 40 weeks and is
Natural Family Planning Natural family planning – also called fertility-based awareness – is an effective way to lower the chance of pregnancy when in a monogamous, committed relationship. Studies have shown that with perfect use, fertility-based awareness methods are just as effective as hormonal (like the pill or patch) or barrier methods (condoms or
By Erin Most BSN RN Healthscribe Gardens Telling your family and partner that you’re pregnant For many women, pregnancy is a joyous occasion with maybe some concerns and fears of the coming changes and unknowns. But with an unexpected pregnancy, these concerns can be more at the forefront of your mind than joy due to
By Erin Most BSN RN Healthscribe Gardens Pregnancy causes many symptoms and every woman experiences them differently. From extreme nausea and vomiting to hardly any symptoms, there are some pregnancy symptoms that are most common. If you are experiencing symptoms that are not normal to you and you’re wondering if you are pregnant, keep reading
By Erin Most BSN RN Healthscribe Gardens What is an STI STD? ● A sexually transmitted infection is a viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection that is passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, and anal contact. ● A sexually transmitted disease is an infection that has progressed into symptoms
By Erin Most BSN RN Healthscribe Gardens 1. Prenatal care: Prenatal care is key to maintaining a healthy pregnancy and the health of your baby. At your prenatal appointments you and your health care provider (OBGYN or Midwife) will discuss a variety of topics and questions related to the health of your pregnancy and baby.