March 2021 - Vegas Family Doulas Blog Posts

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Early Pregnancy Hormones: hCG

Posted on: March 29, 2021 | Body, education, Pregnancy, Prenatal

During conception and through gestation, there are a group of hormones that are key in a pregnancy. The next contributions will focus on these hormones. This group of “pregnancy hormones” assist in early pregnancy and are: human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Progesterone, Relaxin, Estrogen, and Prolactin. What is hCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is the “pregnancy hormone” that is made up of cells generated by the placenta. As days of gestation progress, . . .

Sex and Pregnancy

Posted on: March 22, 2021 | Health, Love, Pregnancy, Relationships

The night before was amazing. Claudia and Channing hadn’t had an intimate night together since Claudia had gotten confirmation of her pregnancy. Between the morning sickness, emotional roller coaster of being pregnant, and her hectic work schedule, Claudia’s energy (and sex drive) were missing. But last night, the mood was set perfectly and the timing was just right. Channing had sparked a flame in Claudia, and she was all in. . . .

Pregnancy After Loss

Posted on: March 15, 2021 | Body, Doulas, Health, Las Vegas, Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal

Today felt different for Claudia. It was the due date of a pregnancy loss 5 years ago. A sense of guilt conjured knowing that she was now pregnant with another baby. “Happy 5th Birthday Peanut” Claudia whispered out loud. Lying in bed, Claudia stared out of the window. It was almost as if her body knew what today was, as her belly began to flutter. What is a Rainbow Baby A . . .

Prenatal Testing-Rh Factor

Posted on: March 8, 2021 | birth, Birth Work, Community, Pregnancy, Prenatal

This prenatal appointment brought on nervousness, just as much as it brought Claudia at ease. At 10 weeks pregnant, Claudia was beginning to find her footing with being pregnant. She found that if she kept rice cakes and water by the nightstand, she would have something in her belly before starting her day; and that made the baby happy. If she used her Palmer’s lotion, she wouldn’t gag, but her . . .

Constipation and Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy

Posted on: March 1, 2021 | Body, Health, Information, Pregnancy

She wasn’t sure if it was something she ate or the baby, but Claudia wasn’t feeling like her usual self. Her digestive system was off, and she was experiencing discomfort anytime she attempted to use the restroom. Constipation was something she had experienced before, but hemorrhoids were a new venture. Examining her diet, Claudia realized that she may need to add more fibers to her diet. She grabbed a pear . . .

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