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  • How Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a yeast infection throughout my entire pregnancy. My doctor has tested me for STD's and all are negative. He has prescribed metro gel to me. I have used this every few months. I am now on my 32 week and am using this prescription every other week.

    Is there something stronger I can use or something I can change or do differently to help?

  • Mindful Eating Through the Holidays

    With the holidays upon us, we're challenged with temptation at every turn. Learn how changing your attitude about nourishing the incredible machine that is your body is key to maintaining a happy and balanced approach this season and beyond.

  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About: Diet and Weight Loss During Pregnancy

    Why is diet and appropriate weight gain during pregnancy important? What dietary changes should I make during pregnancy? Find these questions and more for your doctor.

  • What Exactly is a "Balanced Diet"?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    My husband and I are trying to conceive. Could you possibly give me an example of a day with a well balanced diet? I know you need your vitamins, fruits and vegetables. However, I am very petite and never needed to watch my weight. In fact, I am always trying to put on a few pounds. Please help me to understand exactly what a well balanced diet contains. I know I need to be patient. I just want to make sure I am doing this right.

  • Weight Gain

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Help! I feel terrible about myself!

    My question is about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Before my pregnancy, I was very happy with my size - 5'6" and 128 pounds. I'm now 23 weeks pregnant and have gained 24 pounds. I'm worried that I'm on track to gain an excessive amount of weight. I'm too afraid to ask my doctor about this because she is very heavy and I don't want to be offensive.

    First and foremost, the baby is doing great - very healthy and growing beautifully.

  • Can I Diet While Nursing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I have a two-month-old son who is breastfeeding and hopefully will continue to do so for at least a year.

    My diet has always consisted of tons of carbohydrates throughout the day. I would like to cut back on them to feel better about myself (sometimes after eating lots of carbohydrates it's hard for me to get up and move around because I feel so full) and to loose some of this after pregnancy weight. I am 5'3" and weigh 150 pounds. I am still about 25 pounds more than before my pregnancy.

  • How Can I Diet When I Love to Eat?

    Your excuse is "I just love to eat!" Of course you do. And because food is such an important part of life, you are entitled to love it. But like any amorous relationship, if your lover is causing you pain, it may be time to re-evaluate the picture.

  • Accept Your Body

    Simply put, a negative attitude toward food (such as feeling that it controls us, not the other way around) takes away our confidence and belittles our self-esteem. And it's this shaky belief in oneself that is at the root of many a real weight problem.

  • Dealing With Swollen Hands and Feet

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • You Are What You Drink

    It may seem as if it will be an uphill battle to get your family to switch from heavily advertised sodas, energy drinks, and sugary juice drinks to healthier beverages such as water and milk. Believe me, though, it's a battle worth fighting.

  • How Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a yeast infection throughout my entire pregnancy. My doctor has tested me for STD's and all are negative. He has prescribed metro gel to me. I have used this every few months. I am now on my 32 week and am using this prescription every other week.

    Is there something stronger I can use or something I can change or do differently to help?

  • Fertility and Conception Tips

    Hoping to get pregnant soon? You've come to the right place! Here's everything you need to know to maximize your chances of conceiving quickly and to get your pregnancy off to the healthiest possible start.

  • Can I Diet While Nursing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I have a two-month-old son who is breastfeeding and hopefully will continue to do so for at least a year.

    My diet has always consisted of tons of carbohydrates throughout the day. I would like to cut back on them to feel better about myself (sometimes after eating lots of carbohydrates it's hard for me to get up and move around because I feel so full) and to loose some of this after pregnancy weight. I am 5'3" and weigh 150 pounds. I am still about 25 pounds more than before my pregnancy.

  • Selecting a Weight Loss Program

    The New Year comes with resolutions of weight loss. As a registered dietitian in private practice, I am frequently asked which is the "best diet" to follow. You are most likely to be successful in losing weight if you are trying to lose weight for yourself -- not to please others.

  • Advice Before Pregnancy

    Advice before pregnancy on improving health by improving your diet, exercise and eliminating unhealth habits.

  • You Are What You Drink

    It may seem as if it will be an uphill battle to get your family to switch from heavily advertised sodas, energy drinks, and sugary juice drinks to healthier beverages such as water and milk. Believe me, though, it's a battle worth fighting.

  • The Role That Diet Plays in PCOS

    Polycystic ovary syndrome is a metabolic disorder that affects between 5 and 7.5 percent of all women. It is the number-one cause of infertility. Read more to discover how diet can help the symptoms of PCOS and may decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

  • Accept Your Body

    Simply put, a negative attitude toward food (such as feeling that it controls us, not the other way around) takes away our confidence and belittles our self-esteem. And it's this shaky belief in oneself that is at the root of many a real weight problem.

  • Fertility Advice for Overweight and Obese Women

    One should not assume weight alone is a problem. It can be, but it is not a given. In fact, weight is probably only a factor less than 10 percent of the time. The primary obstacle for overweight women is ovulation.

  • Setting Goals and Rewarding Yourself

    Yeah, yeah, yeah. You've heard it before. People who set goals are more successful at making changes. But if it's so important, why can so few people recite their personal or professional goals? Perhaps they don't know how to set good goals.