While exercise may seem like too much to squeeze into your new family life, the benefits of easing back into a fitness routine are worth sweating for! Postpartum exercise promotes weight loss, improves your cardiovascular fitness, restores muscle strength, improves mood, relieves stress and can help promote healthy sleep. When starting back, be sure to [...]
Cinco de Mayo is a perfect time to dip into some guacamole – with an extra healthy twist. Keri Glassman, nutritionist and contributing editor of Women’s Health magazine, combines avocados with Greek yogurt, peach and cucumber in this recipe. Your party dip will have a little extra punch, in the form of extra protein, fiber [...]
Each May, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health coordinates National Women’s Health Week. This year, the 14th annual celebration begins on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013, and is kicks off with National Women’s Checkup Day, held on Monday, May 13, 2013. The weeklong event is a collaborative effort of government, [...]
We all know that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause birth defects, low birth weight and contribute to other problems, but does alcohol reduce a woman’s ability to become pregnant in the first place? According to preliminary studies, the answer is yes. One study published in the British Medical Journal examined 430 Danish couples ages 20–35 [...]
Candy? No. Jewelry? Nope. Brunch? Try again! What most moms want for Mother’s Day is simple, inexpensive and hard to come by: a little “Me” time. According to Petula Dvorak, columnist for the Washington Post, what the vast majority of moms want for the big day is Time – an extra hour to sleep in [...]
You might be surprised to know that 1 in 5 expectant mothers experiences major depression. During pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations, genetic predisposition and social factors can cause some women to feel irritable, overwhelmed and unable to cope with stress. If left untreated, these feelings can pose a health risk to mother and baby, including poor weight [...]
If you feel bloated during pregnancy, you may wonder – are you drinking too much water or not enough? Proper hydration is not just important, it’s absolutely vital for a healthy pregnancy. According to the Institute of Medicine, pregnant women should drink 2.3 liters, or about 10 cups (80 ounces), of fluids per day, and [...]
Children need immunizations (shots) to protect against dangerous childhood diseases such as hepatitis, diphtheria, polio and meningitis, all of which can cause serious complications and even death. However, it’s important to understand that vaccinations don’t just protect our children today; they protect children for generations to come. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, [...]
It’s almost impossible to find maternity raincoats, but there are plenty of alternatives to staying dry during the rainy spring months. Here are a handful of products to keep you looking good while April showers fall. Invest in a cool umbrella. The best way to stay dry in wet weather is with an umbrella, and [...]
Here’s a delicious recipe combining healthy spring greens with toasted almonds, feta cheese and – surprise! – luscious fresh strawberries. High in vitamin C, fiber, and important vitamins and minerals, this salad is adult- and kid-friendly and takes only 20 minutes to prepare! Add baked chicken and you can easily turn this side dish into [...]