Motherhood Archives

May 6, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Fetal Malpresentation: When Your Baby Changes Plans

What happens when your baby isn’t head-down before birth? This is called fetal malpresentation, and it means your baby is positioned differently than the normal head-first way. Normally, babies...

May 6, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Pillow Power: How to Sleep After C-Section With Comfort

Finding comfortable sleep after a C-section can feel like solving an impossible puzzle. Your abdomen is tender, movement is restricted, and a tiny human demands attention every few hours....

is your immune system weaker when pregnant

May 6, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Is Your Immunity Weaker During Pregnancy? Here’s the Truth

Pregnancy turns nearly every system in your body—including your immune defenses. Contrary to popular belief, your immunity doesn’t weaken; it adapts. This complex shift allows your body to protect...

what to wear home from hospital after birth

May 6, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

New Baby, Same Pajamas: What to Wear Home After Birth

The moment has arrived—you’re finally bringing your little one home! After the whirlwind of childbirth, deciding what to wear home from the hospital after birth might seem trivial, but...

May 5, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Get Baby-Ready: Third Trimester Checklist

The countdown begins! With just weeks until your little one arrives, the third trimester marks the final stretch of your pregnancy trip—a time of anticipation, preparation, and significant physical...

April 30, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Caviar During Pregnancy: Luxe Craving or Risky Indulgence?

Can you have caviar when pregnant? This question worries many expecting mothers who love this luxury food. Caviar is made from sturgeon fish eggs and differs from regular fish...

April 30, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Hidden Dangers Uncovered

Gentle hands that heal can sometimes harm. While chiropractic care offers relief for many expectant mothers battling pregnancy discomfort, it’s not without risks. The fragile balance of maternal health...

April 30, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Perinatologists in the Delivery Room: Explained

When two lives hang in the balance, perinatologists step into the spotlight. These specialized physicians focus exclusively on managing high-risk pregnancies where complications threaten mother, baby, or both. Did...

April 30, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Pregnancy Cellulite SOS: Will Your Skin Bounce Back?

Wondering if those dimpled patterns on your thighs will disappear once baby arrives? You’re not alone! Pregnancy changes your body in countless ways, and cellulite is often part of...

April 30, 2025
Dr. Steve Johansson
Pregnancy

Third Trimester Changes: Coping With Face Tingling

That strange tingling sensation across your cheeks isn’t your imagination—it’s just one of pregnancy’s many surprises! As your body changes to nurture your growing baby, sensory changes become increasingly...