by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Jun 28, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood
Expanding a family is one of the most exciting and emotional times that can be experienced. Everything you think you know about conception goes out of the window and you find yourself questioning methods and learning things you never thought possible. One of the few...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Jun 17, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood
Years ago, if you mentioned pregnancy and technology in the same sentence they would look at you as if you had two heads. Well, times are definitely changing and they are changing quickly. A concept introduced at this year’s Biodesign Summit Challenge is proof of...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | May 15, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood, Women's Health
After going through 9 months of labor, the last thing a pregnant woman wants to worry about is if she has packed the proper necessities to help her make it through the big day. Of course you don’t want to pack too much, but you also don’t want to pack too little...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Mar 21, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood, Women's Health
Prenatal appointments are an important part, in fact, the most important part of your pregnancy. These appointments can help to make sure the mother-to-be an the baby are in good health during and not risk for any complications. Here’s what to expect during prenatal...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Feb 16, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood
Statistics provided by the U.S. Center for Disease Control have revealed that 2 out of every 3 babies will be diagnosed with acid reflux. Acid reflux can greatly irritate an adult but can be handled with a restrictive diet and medication. However, those same symptoms...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Jan 15, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood, Women's Health
There are many advantages to breastfeeding that extend beyond nutritional value. In addition to carrying all of the nutrients and vitamins a baby needs, breastmilk is also full of disease-combating substances that can safeguard babies from illness. Although...