Category Archives: First Trimester

Everything changes when you get pregnant, from your wardrobe to your daily beauty routine. There are so many things you can’t eat (so long, sushi), wear or use anymore, including your holy grail retinol serum and chemical SPF. But do you have to switch out your favorite foundation, blush and brow gel for pregnancy-safe makeupContinue reading “The Best Pregnancy-Safe Makeup To Help You Look And Feel Great”

By American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia) are a leadingContinue reading “Better cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may offset high genetic risk”

Dr. Refky Nicola discusses the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound recommendations for first-trimester US lexicon with Dr. Shuchi Rodgers and Dr. Lori Strachowski.  Listen Here

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting is in Chicago, September 5-8, 2024, and is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances in basic andContinue reading “Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension”

By Lourdes Medrano NPR Iron deficiency may affect many women, and it can lead to anemia, a condition that results in the body having too few healthy red blood cells. ktsdesign/Science Photo Library/Getty Images About three years ago, Soumya Rangarajan struggled day after day with exhaustion, headaches, and heart palpitations. As a front-line hospital doctorContinue reading “Low iron is common among women but not commonly screened for : Shots – Health News : NPR”

By Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar: Forbes If there’s anyone who deserves gifts “just because,” it’s an expecting mother. Growing a human is physically hard, plus the mental load of preparing for a new baby’s arrival, and you’ve got a recipe for a maxed-out, overwhelmed, utterly exhausted mama. The best gifts for expecting moms are heartfelt, practicalContinue reading “Best Gifts For Expecting Moms 2024 – Forbes Vetted”

Foot swelling can be caused by everything from overuse to trauma to systemic circulatory conditions, and it can be really uncomfortable. But the best shoes for swollen feet—including our top pick, the Hoka Bondi 8—can help reduce pain and discomfort significantly. The key is to look for wide fits, adjustable details and flexible, breathable materials,Continue reading “Best Shoes For Swollen Feet 2024 – Forbes Vetted”

Neither covid-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth defects, finds a study from Scandinavia published by The BMJ today. It’s well known that women who experience covid-19 infection during pregnancy are at increased risk of severe illness and have a higher risk of complications, including pretermContinue reading “First trimester COVID-19 exposure and vaccination not tied to major birth defects”