Many women have questions about changing their diet and lifestyle in order to have a healthy baby. Often, the question “is it safe to drink during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?” comes up. For years, it has been recommended that women do not consume alcohol during pregnancy. However, some recent reports suggest occasional drinking is not harmful to a pregnancy. This information can be confusing and may leave you with more questions than answers. Below are some of the common myths and facts …
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Baby Blog: Shedding Light on Atopic Dermatitis and Pregnancy: Understanding Light Therapy
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a condition that makes the skin itchy and inflamed and can cause red or darker colored patches during a flare-up. Symptoms can be mild, moderate, or severe and can come and go. If you are one of the many people who are pregnant and dealing with this itchy, inflamed skin issue, you are not alone. Atopic dermatitis is common in pregnancy. Over half of people with eczema develop symptoms for the first time during their pregnancy. Hormonal changes in …
Baby Blog: Powered by Plants: Vegetarian and Vegan Diets in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Maya has been a healthy, happy vegan since she was a teenager. Now, at age 25 and pregnant for the first time, she is suddenly worried and uncertain about whether she can provide all the nutrients her developing baby needs if she continues to follow her vegan diet during pregnancy. She contacted us at MotherToBaby looking for answers. Maya’s question is not unusual, but since it’s a bit outside our area of expertise, I enlisted the help of an expert in maternal nutrition to help answer …
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Considerations for Patients with Neurologic Conditions during Pregnancy and Lactation MotherToBaby supports neurologists in managing neurological diseases during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. We understand the challenges that you face when deciding on treatment courses when your patient is pregnant or breastfeeding. Care of people who are pregnant and lactating with serious conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, or chronic migraines is further complicated by the physiological …
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Managing Gastrointestinal Conditions in Pregnancy and Lactation MotherToBaby supports gastroenterologists in managing gastrointestinal diseases during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. We understand the challenges that you face when deciding on treatment courses when your patient is pregnant or breastfeeding. Care of people who are pregnant and/or lactating with serious conditions like IBD, constipation, or GERD is further complicated by the physiological changes of pregnancy that may alter …
