Childhood obesity is a major concern in the United States. Studies show 1 in 5 school aged children (6-19yrs) suffer from obesity. Children’s weight and height change frequently, so a child’s BMI is measured and then placed into a chart to see what percentile they fall into for their age and sex. Children are considered…
I’ve recently discussed the dangers of eating disorders (which you can read here) but I want to talk about the dangers associated with being pregnant and having an eating disorder. Eating disorders are a very real concern in today’s society. Many women feel the pressure to look a certain way and it doesn’t stop when…
Gut health is extremely important while pregnant. Mama’s-to-be go through so many changes internally that sometimes their digestive tract can’t keep up. Some of these changes can cause digestion problems, which can lead to constipation and hemorrhoids. Both are uncomfortable and can be painful. When I was pregnant with my first child, I experienced constipation…