Dr. Steve Johansson - Mothers Always Right

April 22, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Mama’s Core Magic: Pregnancy Safe Exercise

Are you wondering how to keep your core strong safely during pregnancy? Pregnancy-safe core exercises are gentle movements that support your changing body without straining your growing belly. These...

April 22, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Stretch the Stress Away: Round Ligament Relief

That sudden sharp twinge that makes you catch your breath mid-laugh? Welcome to round ligament pain—an unexpected but common companion on your pregnancy trip. Round ligament pain occurs when...

April 22, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Induction Without Epidural: Your Guide to Natural Labor

When nature needs a nudge but pain management stays natural, you’re entering the glamorous world of epidural-free induction. Did you know that while about 40% of births in the...

April 22, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Neck Pain Postpartum: Causes, Timing & Quick Relief Tips

Welcoming a precious new baby brings countless joyful moments, but it can also bring unexpected physical challenges that many new mothers don’t anticipate. Among these, postpartum neck pain has...

pitocin contractions vs natural contractions

April 22, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Contractions Showdown: Pitocin vs Natural Contractions

Ever wondered why some mothers describe their induced labor as feeling “different” than their spontaneous births? The answer lies in understanding the fundamental differences between Pitocin and natural contractions....

April 21, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Mothering, Pregnancy

Twin Pregnancy Belly at 8 Weeks: What to Expect!

Are you getting ready for not one but TWO babies? Have you noticed changes in your body already? If you’re curious about what’s happening with your twin pregnancy belly...

April 21, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Mothering, Pregnancy

Stretch & Smile: Easing Rib Pain the Pregnancy-Safe Way

“Ouch! Who invited this unwelcome houseguest?” That’s what many pregnant women think when rib pain makes its debut in the second and third trimesters. During pregnancy, rib pain frequently...

April 21, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Mothering, Pregnancy

The Not-So-Fun Side of Birth: Vomiting

The miracle of childbirth comes with a few plot twists, like when your lunch makes an unexpected encore appearance during contractions. Vomiting during labor catches many expectant mothers off...

April 21, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Health & Wellness

19 Posterior Pelvic Tilt Exercises for Better Posture

Do you often feel tightness in your lower back? Maybe you notice your buttocks seem flat or your stomach sticks out even when you try to stand tall? These...

April 21, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Mothering, Pregnancy

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A Calming Ride for Kids

Ever felt like little butterflies are dancing in your tummy before a big test? Progressive muscle relaxation is like having a superpower that helps those butterflies fly away! This...