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How to Maintain Self-Care and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic
How to Maintain Self-Care and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic In everyday life we are all faced with typical daily tasks that include taking care of children and for some even taking care of elderly parents and other family members. But with the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic these very tasks have been […]
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Covid-19 and Pregnancy – What You Need to Know
Covid-19 and Pregnancy – What You Need to Know The Covid 19 outbreak has presented a number of challenges and questions for many people. Though we have learned much about the virus since its inception, there are still a vast many questions and uncertainties that people are faced with every day. Many people […]
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How to Recognize the Signs of Labor
How to Recognize the Signs of Labor Pregnancy is such a beautiful experience and one that women are not soon to forget. For months you are preparing for and anticipating the arrival of your precious newborn child. However, as the end of your pregnancy approaches you may find yourself getting a bit anxious […]
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Your Six Weeks Postpartum Checkup
Your Six Weeks Postpartum Checkup During your six-week postpartum visit you can expect to have, in addition to a typical physical exam, a pelvic exam, a breast exam and a pap smear as well. Your doctor will check to ensure that your uterus is near to its pre-pregnancy state and if a C-Section […]
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How to Begin Weaning Your Child Off Breastfeeding
How to Begin Weaning Your Child Off Breastfeeding Breastfeeding your baby for the first six months of their life and then continuing to breastfeed in conjunction with the introduction of solid foods is highly recommended by most pediatricians. However, when to start weaning your baby is an entirely personal decision and is truly […]
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The Importance of Maternal Health
The Importance of Maternal Health During Pregnancy How true it is that a healthy child needs a healthy Mom. A child cannot be healthy or happy absent the presence of a healthy and happy mother. Prenatal and postpartum maternal health is critical to a mother’s physical and mental well-being and contributes to her […]
Attending a Prenatal Education Class
Attending a Prenatal Education Class For mothers to be, pregnancy can be every bit scary as it is rewarding. If you are uncertain what to expect with your pregnancy and labor, then the Prenatal Education Classes we offer here at Riverside Medical Group are the perfect option for you. Our team of dedicated […]
Third Trimester Diet
Third Trimester Diet A pregnancy is grouped into three trimesters and lasts approximately a total of 40 weeks. The third trimester of a pregnancy is week 28 through week 40 and is close to your due date. The third trimester can pose a number of challenges to the pregnant mom, including increased fatigue, […]
Baby’s First Winter: How to Protect Newborns in Cold Weather
Baby’s First Winter: How to Protect Newborns in Cold Weather If you’ve recently taken home your new baby and are genuinely concerned about how to care for your baby during the winter months, the team here at Riverside Medical Group wanted to share some important tips on how you should give proper care […]
Can Breastfeeding Help Your Baby from The Flu?
Can Breastfeeding Help Protect Your Baby from the Flu? Well, summer has come to a close and fall has made its presence known, with winter right around the corner. With that said, moms and their babies are apt to find themselves faced with sneezes, coughs, sniffles and even the flu. The truth is […]