Paula Greer

Adult women need at least 1000 mg of calcium a day. This amount goes up to a minimum of 1200 mg a day when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Young girls and women on Depo-Provera should also increase their daily intake of calcium to prevent bone loss. Each of us has individual factors like lifestyle,

This is a good question for you to bring with you when you see your midwife or OB/gyn on your next visit. If you are taking a prenatal vitamin daily with some calcium in it, and have dairy and dark leafy green veggies or other sources of calcium in your diet on a regular basis the answer may by no. On the other hand

In order to maintain your calcium stores that you will need later in your lifetime it is important to have enough for your daily needs, the needs of your baby and to protect emptying your calcium savings account that is in your bones. During pregnancy you need a minimum of 1200 mg a day. Most traditio

There are many routine screening and diagnostic tests done at the beginning of the pregnancy and throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. They are done to assure the well-being of the mom as well as the baby.

Blood work is drawn to check mom's blood type and determine if she has any antibodies. Initially

Anemia is diagnosed by a simple blood test that usually is done in the doctor’s office or lab. You are tested for the number of red blood cells you have. These cells carry oxygen throughout your body and are very necessary for all the work your body has to do. If your numbers are low you may feel

When you go for your prenatal visit they will screen you for iron deficiency anemia at the beginning of the pregnancy, again around 26-28 weeks and if you develop symptoms. You will be given a prescription for prenatal vitamins that have some iron in them to help you adjust to the increased need

Most women don't even know they are pregnancy at the early gestation of 3 weeks. If you are trying to conceive you will already be eating a healthy diet with adequate calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals as well as folic acid. Any healthy diet should incorporate whole grains/ fiber/ adequate water for hydration as

DHA is an omega 3 essential fatty acid that helps your brain to function and repair its cells. It helps you with memory and during pregnancy also helps prevent depression. It is also important for your baby's brain as well. During the last 3 months of pregnancy while your baby's brain is forming you need at

Preventing STDs starts before your first sexual encounter. Getting vaccinated against things like hepatitis and human papilloma virus should be one of your first considerations. Next picking a partner wisely. Someone who has a history of multiple partners is certainly far riskier than someone who

I transformed my life 2 years ago on the DR OZ show after I faced the truth tube. I was 4 foot 10 inches and 216 pounds with a waist size of 45 inches. My blood pressure was 165/110 and I had become prediabetic as well. I decided I could no longer take good care of my patients if I didn’t take care of myself.

A weight loss buddy is someone that will help you lose weight. A weight loss buddy should have the same desire and commitment to make healthy lifestyle changes as you do. This person can be an e-buddy or someone you have regular face to face interaction with. This person can motivate you to eat right, sleep

If your loved ones are at a healthy weight and have no health issues they will want to help you in your journey to get healthy too. When you love someone you want them to be around and not suffer the consequences of obesity which shortens the life span significantly. If your loved ones are also s

Pregnancy is a state of being and not an illness. It is not treated but enhanced with good prenatal care, good nutrition, exercise and stress management. The more you learn about your body and your pregnancy the better able you are to make good choices in where to receive prenatal care, what to eat,

There are many things you need to have to bring a baby home from the hospital or birthing center. Several absolutes are a car seat to travel with the baby and a place for the baby to sleep. Of course there are things like clothes, diapers, blankets, thermometers etc. Many things aren't critical that

Exercise balls were developed originally for physical therapy and evolved for use with exercise. Most recently they have been used for pregnancy and labor. Birth or exercise balls come in 3 sizes small 55cm, med 65 cm and large 75 cm to accommodate various weights and heights of moms. They are portable, versatile