{"id":294,"date":"2016-01-20T14:53:35","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T19:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nurturingroot.sifazey2-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=294"},"modified":"2020-05-19T11:40:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T16:40:02","slug":"3-things-every-pregnant-mom-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenurturingrootsa.com\/3-things-every-pregnant-mom-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things Every Pregnant Mom Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You\u2019re pregnant, congratulations! There is so much to do to prepare for a new baby and even more\u00a0to learn. We recommend taking a quality <a href=\"https:\/\/thenurturingroot.com\/birth-boot-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">childbirth education class<\/a>, but in the meantime, here are 3 things every pregnant mom must know.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Eat protein.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eating adequate protein is essential to a healthy pregnancy.<\/a> Not only does it help grow and heal muscles (we are going a human after all), but it provides moms-to-be with energy, all while stabilizing blood sugars and helping <a href=\"https:\/\/thenurturingroot.com\/salt-protein-can-reduce-risk-for-pre-eclampsia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Blood volume increases 50-60% during pregnancy, and daily protein intake supports that extra volume.\u00a0 Without it, mom\u2019s blood vessels constrict, increasing blood pressure and potentially leading to pre-eclampsia.\u00a0 It is recommended that pregnant moms consume 80g of protein daily.\u00a0 Eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, yogurt\u2026 eat all the protein!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>An epidural is more than just a needle.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I support women in their birth choices, regardless of what they are.\u00a0 I also believe in true informed consent.\u00a0 Many times, women decide to get an epidural and they don\u2019t realize or aren\u2019t told all that comes with the epidural.\u00a0 Epidurals, like dehydration, can lower blood pressure.\u00a0 Therefore, before the epidural can be given, mom must receive 2 bags of IV fluids to ensure she\u2019s hydrated.\u00a0 Once the epidural is given, mom will be hooked up to an electronic fetal monitor.\u00a0 A pulse oximeter will be placed on her finger, and a blood pressure cuff on her arm.\u00a0 Because mom won\u2019t be able to get up to use the bathroom, a catheter will need to be placed.\u00a0 Epidurals are known to slow contractions, so pitocin will likely be given to make contractions stronger.\u00a0As you can see,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/birthbootcamp.com\/the-cascade-of-interventions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">there\u2019s a lot more to an epidural than just a needle.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-297\" src=\"https:\/\/thenurturingroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/epidural-in-labor_baltimore-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"epidural-in-labor_baltimore-300x200\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choosing a care provider and birth location are the biggest decisions you will make during your pregnancy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can prepare for your birth for 9 months.\u00a0 You can eat well, take a childbirth class, and hire a doula, but if you don\u2019t choose your care provider carefully, it can derail the birth you are hoping for.\u00a0 It is imperative that you and your care provider are on the same page and have the same values regarding birth. \u00a0For example, if you are desiring a natural birth,\u00a0choosing a provider with a high induction or cesarean rate will only make achieving your birth goals an uphill battle. \u00a0It\u2019s important to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellybelly.com.au\/pregnancy\/ob-gyn-questions-ask-obstetrician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ask your care provider tough questions<\/a>, but it\u2019s equally important to get satisfactory answers. \u00a0If you feel rushed, blown off, or mocked, it might be time to shop around.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-296\" src=\"https:\/\/thenurturingroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Midwives-in-Maryland-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Midwives-in-Maryland-200x300\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re pregnant in Baltimore and\u00a0looking for a modern, comprehensive childbirth education class, take at look at our <a href=\"http:\/\/thenurturingrootsa.com\/birth-boot-camp\/class-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Birth Boot Camp curriculum<\/a>. \u00a0We cover these topics and many more in our 10-week class and will leave you and your partner feeling confident and ready.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/thenurturingrootsa.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a> to discuss how we can\u00a0help you and your partner prepare for an amazing birth!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re pregnant, congratulations! There is so much to do to prepare for a new baby and even more\u00a0to learn. We recommend taking a quality childbirth education class, but in the meantime, here are 3 things every pregnant mom must know. Eat protein. Eating adequate protein is essential to a healthy pregnancy. 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