What you need to know (and what you can do) about the MTHFR genetic mutation on fertility and pregnancy.

Have you ever wondered why taking a prenatal vitamin is important for you and your baby? We thought we’d make it easy on you and explain the why behind the type and amount of key nutrients recommended during pregnancy to keep both you and baby safe.

The baby actually interacts with the mother’s many communities of microbes from fertilization to birth in the uterus, placenta, and then vaginal canal. A healthy vaginal microbiome seeds your baby’s immune system upon delivery, but that is not all.

A complete checklist to help you feel 100% prepared for labor & birth.

Incorporating this (ONE thing!) can help prevent complications like maternal overheating, birth defects and preterm labor. 

You’ve been warned…”the drink tastes terrible” “you won’t get to eat anything”. The comments go on! Well we are here to walk you through the test and what happens if you get a positive results (it will be ok!).

Do you ever wonder what’s in breastmilk vs. formula milk? Look no further, we list all components of both in 1 handout!

Ease your symptoms of heartburn in pregnancy with these tips from the Unique Footprints Registered Dietitian.

Learn how to avoid preterm labor from urinary tract infections (UTI’s) with these tips from the Unique Footprints Registered Dietitian.

Feel more comfortable with these tips from the Unique Footprints Registered Dietitian.

Ease your morning sickness and fatigue in a matter of minutes with these tips from the Unique Footprints Registered Dietitian.

If you hope and plan to get pregnant soon, it is a good idea to get preconception blood work done. It can take at least 3 months to improve egg and sperm health or any abnormal values in your blood work.

Stress during preconception can influence fertility. Stress can come in the form of psychological or psychosocial, with the most damaging effects coming from chronic or traumatic stressors. The physiological signs of stress communicate to the body that now is not the best time to conceive. Therefore, significant and persistent stress lowers the chances for conception. Even if the brain cannot identify specific stressors, generalized anxiety can still be felt in the body.

90% of my patients at the hospital don’t have a pediatrician (baby doctor) for their infant at discharge and this causes a lot of anxiety.

As a new parent, it really comes in handy to have a couple go-to practices to help ground you in the present moment.