by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Jan 7, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood
Everyone knows that discrimination in the workplace is illegal. Pregnant women are also protected from discrimination and this includes women who are applying for a position. There are several laws that directly address this such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Dec 12, 2016 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood, Women's Health
Many of us have heard the term “pregnancy brain” used to describe the way a woman’s thinking may be altered while she is pregnant. But is this a myth or a scientific truth? It turns out brain remodelling does occur during pregnancy, and it can last at least two years...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Sep 26, 2016 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood, Women's Health
What once started as a diseases that only occurred in Latin American and the Caribbean has begun to spread throughout the world. Fortunately, the immediate effects of Zika are almost always not life-threatening: rash, headache, and possible pink eye. In fact, many...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | Jul 27, 2016 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood, Women's Health
August marks the CDC’s National Breastfeeding Month. With that in mind, here’s a look at four tips that all breastfeeding mothers should aim to keep in mind Stay Hygienic When breastfeeding your child there are a number of hygienic precautions to be...
by Dr. Peter McIlveen | May 1, 2016 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Motherhood
Do you remember what Mother’s Day was like when you were a child? If you’re childhood was anything like mine, chances are that your mother bossed you around, made you do all sorts of chores, and expected you to treat her like a queen. One of the great...
