4 of the Best Pregnancy Apps for Mothers-to-Be
Twenty years ago there was no such thing as “Google-ing it”. If you needed information, you turned to a book, a friend, family member or your doctor. With over 1 million apps in the Apple App Store, we can all be using this to our …
Read MoreFetal Movements During Pregnancy
There is no greater joy in life than feeling your little one kick, punch, and squirm inside you. Pregnancy is an exciting experience, and for some it may be an entirely new experience. Many soon-to-be-mothers stay up late reading every baby book they can get …
Read MoreShould I Get the Flu Shot During Pregnancy?
Getting vaccines during pregnancy can raise a lot of questions and concerns. While there are many common flu shot myths, receiving the flu shot when pregnant is not only safe but could help protect your unborn baby as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control …
Read MoreThe Safety and Effects of Medication During Pregnancy
With the seasons beginning to change, there may come a day in the upcoming weeks where you start to feel a little sluggish. You’ll open your medicine cabinet and take a look around. As you begin to wonder, you ask yourself “Are these safe medications …
Read MoreExercising During Pregnancy: Is It Safe For You and Baby?
Being a first-time mom-to-be, there are always questions and concerns about what to eat, medicines not to take, the importance of sleep during pregnancy and the amount of activity you should be performing in a day. In almost all cases, you’re going to want to …
Read MoreThe Importance of Sleep During Pregnancy
As you begin your 9-month journey, it’s important to understand the importance of sleep during pregnancy. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 1998 Women and Sleep poll, 78% of women report more disturbed sleep during pregnancy than at other times. With each trimester comes new …
Read MoreAdvice for First-Time Parents: How to Handle Having a Newborn
The idea of being a first-time parent could bring on a range of emotions. It will be an exciting time to finally meet the little one you’ve been expecting for the past nine months. However, certain thoughts, like the thought of bringing home your baby, …
Read MoreBreastfeeding vs. Formula-Feeding: The Benefits and Myths of Each
There seems to be an ongoing battle between moms and moms-to-be over the benefits of breastfeeding vs. using baby formula while nursing. Would you like the truth? This will most likely always be a topic of discussion before your newborn is delivered but only you …
Read MoreAugust Is National Immunization Awareness Month
We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, Little Silver Medicine is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis (TB). …
Read MoreCreating Your Healthy Pregnancy Diet Plan
Maintaining a healthy pregnancy diet is one of the best steps to take during your 9-month journey. Each of us is different and we all follow a different diet routine, but once you become pregnant you have to think about the development of your growing …
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