May 14, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
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March 27, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
March 27 is Amniotic Fluid Embolism Awareness Day, and while we're not the kind of organization that likes that promotes "what to worry about when you're pregnant," especially when it comes to complications that are rare, but it's important to have knowledge of signs and symptoms you shouldn't
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July 23, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
A new report published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings tells us that heart attacks during pregnancy and in the first six months after birth have increased by 25% since 2004. While a person's risk of heart attack during this time is overall a low risk, the
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June 28, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
The first trimester of pregnancy, 0-12 weeks, is often a more emotionally charged time in pregnancy, with highs, lows, and everything in between. The most common, prevalent worry a person has during this time is: "Is everything ok with my pregnancy/baby?"
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March 16, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
If you've never heard of the term "cankles," chances are high that you will know all about it in your third trimester. Swelling (aka "edema") in your feet, ankles, and hands throughout pregnancy and especially as your pregnancy nears the end is very commo
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