You have been gluten-free, but now you crave gluten. Will it hurt your baby?

If you are a woman who has chosen to go “gluten-free” and you don’t have celiac disease (or you’ve never been diagnosed), this blog’s for you. For any number of good reasons, you switched to... Read More »

What’s the big deal with gluten?

Lots of talk these days about Gluten and Gluten-free diets. Seems like we should take a step back and figure out what all the talk is about, starting with; What is Gluten? The word Gluten... Read More »

Deck the Halls… but don't eat the mistletoe (it can be hazardous)

This time of year many patients ask how to survive the inevitable weight gain issues surrounding the holidays. For those trying to keep their pregnancy weight gain goals, the holiday goodies and comfort foods can... Read More »

What’s up with calcium?

You hear lots of stuff about what you “should do” during your pregnancy. Calcium is right up there on the list, but why do people talk about it? Why is it such a big deal?... Read More »

What are the health benefits of taking omega-3 during pregnancy?

More and more people are becoming familiar with the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in relation to pregnancy. Omega-3 fatty acids are the natural fats found in oily fish, seeds, nuts, and leafy green... Read More »

Why is taking folic acid so important?

Folic acid is a vitamin. Our bodies must have folic acid when they make new cells. The most important new cells during early pregnancy are the ones that make the baby’s brain and spinal cord.... Read More »

What should I do if I get dehydrated during pregnancy?

Dehydration is common during pregnancy. It usually happens during the first 12 weeks when nausea and vomiting are the worst. Dehydration usually progresses slowly over a few days. The early symptoms are easily missed. You... Read More »