Apple Valley women who are hoping to become pregnant in the near future may not even realize that they can prepare in advance for a healthy pregnancy. There are several steps that a woman can take in order to prepare her body as well as prepare herself mentally for pregnancy.
Decades ago, it was thought that women in their late 30s and early 40s were not able to conceive easily, if at all. However, now that today’s women are focusing on their careers, living healthier lives and ultimately living longer, pregnancy over 35 is not just achievable but often expected. High Desert women who are…
In the last several decades, modern medicine has made labor and delivery significantly more comfortable for women in High Desert and throughout the country. However, many Apple Valley women who are considered low-risk at the time of their delivery may opt to try an unmedicated, or natural, childbirth. This is a birth in which no…
One of the largest side effects of pregnancy is weight gain, and it is often the side effect that High Desert women dread the most. It is important for women to understand that weight gain is an essential part of pregnancy, but it’s important to manage your weight gain. There is a healthy way to…
A pregnant woman may be feeling different emotions and physical symptoms at various stages of her pregnancy. However, one symptom is almost always looming around the corner, and that symptom is fatigue. Fatigue during pregnancy is quite normal and is typically caused because of erratic hormones, physical changes to the body and anemia. High Desert…