FACT OR MYTH
HOT TUBS AND BATHS
Hot tubs and saunas can be a pleasurable way to relax and soothe aching muscles, but a leisurely soak in a bathtub is a better option when you’re expecting. Read more here!
EXPERT REPORT
EXERCISING
Exercise has potential harms and benefits during pregnancy. From Kegel exercises to enhanced brain development, there is a lot to read about the topic! Read our blog on the Pulse here and here, and available now, our extensive Expert Report written by one of our doctors!
LAST WEEK’S TOP BLOG
DONA INTERNATIONAL: DOULA CERTIFICATION SINCE 1992
DONA International is an organization that certifies birth and postpartum doulas. Its vision is “A doula for every person who wants one.” Founded in 1992 as Doulas of North America, it became an international organization in 2004. Since its inception, over 13,000 birth and postpartum professionals have been certified through the DONA International process that has its roots in the evidence-based model of care. Read more here!
PREGISTRY FEATURES
ASK OUR EXPERTS
Pregistry.com has many useful tools to help you during your pregnancy. One example is Ask our Experts. Do you have a quick question about your pregnancy? Are you confused about something you read online? We are doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and scientists trained and practicing in the United States and we’re here to help. You will be able to ask a question up to 150 words a day, and one of our experts will answer you back within 24 hours at no cost. Read more here!
