Portland Maine Women’s Healthcare
Many women who are expecting think that certain aches and discomforts are par for the course throughout pregnancy. While they can be common, they do not necessarily have to be a part of your story. Some of the common discomforts in pregnancy include: low back discomfort and sciatica, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist pain), mid-back and [...] Read more »
The word Doula means “to be with woman.” Personally I believe being a doula is all about providing emotional and physical support for both parents throughout the process of pregnancy and birth. Doulas help develop and implement an individual birth plan for each client. A birth plan helps to give the client an idea of how [...] Read more »
When pregnant, we would do anything for a nice relaxing massage. There are many benefits of prenatal massage. There are also some important benefits you should know about postnatal massage: -Speeds up the body’s healing process (allows new mother to physically readjust much faster) -Comforts tired muscles -Rebalances the body -Helps bring muscle tone to [...] Read more »
This time of year we often hear people saying “I’m doing a detox” or “a cleanse.” Spring is a natural time to feel the need to internally “clean house.” The fact is, our bodies are always detoxifying – every day our bodies undergo processes to remove wastes and toxins. The body knows inherently how to [...] Read more »
This is a question that I have heard many times. Of all the things that mothers and daughters have in common, the need for knowledgeable and compassionate medical care is one of the most important. Unfortunately, the topic is somewhat difficult for most mothers to introduce to their daughters as there can be much anxiety [...] Read more »
As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. Kids have many physical stressors that occur throughout childhood. Infants: difficult labors, forceps and vacuum extraction births, c-section births, and even a normal, uncomplicated birth. All of which impact the newborn, especially in the upper neck and cranium. Close to 50% of infants experience a significant fall [...] Read more »
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), almost all children in the United Statesare born healthy. Only 2 or 3 out of 100 newborns have major birth defects. For the majority of babies, the cause is unknown. However, there are certain birth defects that can be tested for prenatally. These include Down’s [...] Read more »
Patients frequently ask me, “Is there a difference between Botox® and dermal fillers such as Juvederm® and Radiesse®?” The answer is yes. Botox® reduces the activity of the muscles that cause wrinkles such as frown lines, worry lines, and crow’s feet. Botox® works by temporarily blocking the signals from the nerves to the muscles, thereby [...] Read more »
Yes! The flu shot is a safe and very effective way to protect you AND your baby from serious illness and complications from the flu. It is recommended that all women who are pregnant or wish to become pregnant during the flu season (October thru May) have the influenza vaccine. The vaccine is safe in [...] Read more »
You may have heard the term “Mindful Eating” and wondered what mindfulness is, and why it’s important when we eat. Mindfulness is essentially the practice of focusing your attention on the experience of the present moment and your senses in that moment (sight, sound, taste, smell, etc). Mindful eating is being fully present while you [...] Read more »