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Prenatal Care
While current medical practices focus primarily on maternal health history and wellness when assessing preeclampsia risk, emerging research suggests we need to be considering paternal factors as well. In a study published in November of 2024, researchers found that irregularities and abnormalities in the methylation of epigenetic DNA in sperm was linked to prenatal preeclampsia, as well as low birth weight (Nair, 2024).
Glow Birth and Body Prenatal Magazine, Issue 1 features self care tips during pregnacy and beyond.
Here are some quick tips from an acupuncturist to help you on your pregnancy journey.
First Trimester
The biggest symptoms that come up during this time are fatigue, constipation, and of course, morning sickness. This is a trimester of a lot of change; your body is producing more blood, and your hormone levels are shifting rapidly to help support the pregnancy.
