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 | Mar 17, 2017 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Women's Health
After becoming pregnant women are faced with the decision between having a cesarean section or a natural childbirth. This decision is tough as there are many factors at play including but not limited to religious beliefs, health, etc. The key to deciding which type...
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...
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 | Nov 2, 2016 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Women's Health
When faced with menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, many women opt for hormone therapy in order to reduce these symptoms. But it turns out there’s another benefit to this therapy as well. A recent study shows that menopausal hormone therapy can also have a...
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 | Jun 22, 2016 | Dr. Peter McIlveen, Prenatal Yoga, Women's Health
Yesterday marked International Yoga Day. In previous posts I’ve discussed the merits of yoga, particularly for pregnant mothers, but I thought I’d point out some ways to implement yoga practice at home. In particular, I’d like to point you to Laura...
