Important information regarding the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine

If you think you might have been in contact with someone who has the flu (seasonal or swine flu), or think you might be experiencing flu symptoms, you should contact your primary care physician immediately.

For the health and safety of all of our patients, we kindly ask you to not come into our office without an appointment if you are experiencing symptoms or have had contact with an infected person. The following are guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the Swine Flu:

  • Pregnant Women
  • Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months
  • Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
  • All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
  • People aged 25 through 64 who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza

The Swine Flu vaccine will not be available until at least mid-October. Healthy Woman is in the process of evaluating whether we will be able to get access to the vaccine for provision to our patients. Please check back with the website for the most up to date information.

For the most up to date information on the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus, visit the CDC website at:

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

Four Ways to Get Exercise During Your Pregnancy

It’s comforting to me, a person who associates exercise with pain, discomfort and boredom, that even the most disciplined women must set aside their rigorous routines during pregnancy. Is it terrible to appreciate how pregnancy puts so many of us on level playing ground? The fact is, exercise is really good for pregnant women, but it must be modified for the safety of both mom and baby. You never want to be out of breath when you are pregnant, and you certainly don’t want to be jostling that poor baby around.

Excercise Tips

Here are a few exercise tips for you to consider during your pregnancy. Please feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with one of our doctors at your next visit.

  • Exercise in moderation is encouraged
  • After 20 weeks of pregnancy, you should not do exercises that require you to lie flat on your back
  • Avoid brisk exercise in hot humid weather or when you are sick with a fever
  • Drink plenty of water to help you from over-heating and dehydrating
  • Avoid raising your heart rate over 150 during any activity
  • Do not attempt lower abdominal exercises (such as crunches)
  • Do not attempt leg squats

Finding Support During Pregnancy

Pregnancy has the potential to be a very emotional and stressful time. There are so many things to learn, to prepare, to accomplish and to arrange. You must deal with your changing body, your changing wardrobe, your changing job situation and your changing family. Your stomach is growing, your appetite is growing, your wash load is growing and your wallet is shrinking. There has never been a more important time to surround yourself with positive support.

Our site is loaded with valuable information to keep you informed about what to expect during your 40 weeks of pregnancy. If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office.

Otherwise, scroll through the links on the right to learn more about:

We recommend that you also visit Babycenter.com for valuable pregnancy resources including baby name guides and weekly baby emails.

Drink a High Protein Fruit Smoothie to Fight Morning Sickness

It can be hard to stomach breakfast when you are pregnant if you are suffering from morning sickness. The last thing you feel like doing is eating. Ironically, eating  is the best thing for your morning sickness, provided you eat the right types of food. It used to be that experts always suggested saltine crackers  or something similar, and some still do, but recently it has been found that foods high in protein tend to have a bigger impact on morning sickness than foods high in carbohydrates. Many women have good luck with eating fruit as well, so an easy way to get protein into your breakfast without making you sick to your stomach is to create a high protein  breakfast smoothie. Use your favorite fruits, yogurt for calcium and protein powder, mixing it all up in a blender with ice for a delicious smoothie that will help fight queasiness throughout your morning routine.

Here is a sample recipe for you to try:

1 to 2 scoops vanilla whey powder 1 cup strawberries 1 Banana 1 cup ice 1 cup vanilla or strawberry yogurt, depending on how fruity you want your smoothie to taste.

Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

If you can handle the taste and texture of eggs, that is another way to get protein into your breakfast. Peanut butter is another great source of protein, but you should probably avoid it if there is a family history of a peanut allergy. Other sources of protein include: meat, fish, poultry, dairy and beans, as well as seeds and other nuts.

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