If you are breastfeeding your baby and concerned about Covid-19 (coronavirus) here are some important things to know and do. Remember to wash your hands…
Lionel SteinbergMarch 22, 2020
Many women don’t realise that constipation can be a common symptom of pregnancy, particularly if you have a slow moving bowel already. Just because you…
Lionel SteinbergMarch 22, 2020
When I reached 38 weeks, I was excited and impatient to meet my baby. My obstetrician, Lionel Steinberg, was going away the two weeks surrounding…
Lionel SteinbergFebruary 3, 2020
The most common time for bleeding in pregnancy is in the first trimester. At least 30% of pregnant woman will see some bleeding in their…
Lionel SteinbergJanuary 9, 2019
There is quite a bit to do and know during your first trimester. Below is a list of tips to make it easier and set yourself…
Lionel SteinbergDecember 9, 2018
Pregnancy, whilst exciting can also be filled with fear and anxiety of the unknown. Here are some fears and symptoms of pregnancy that seem scarier than…
Lionel SteinbergApril 14, 2018
Nausea and vomiting seem to occur most on an empty stomach and when blood sugar levels are low. The symptoms usually go away after the…
Lionel SteinbergJuly 15, 2017
Heartburn typically occurs in the last 12 weeks of pregnancy. Hormones can lead to regurgitation of stomach contents creating burning in the lower part of the…
Lionel SteinbergApril 21, 2017
Perineal massage during pregnancy slowly and gently stretches the skin and tissues around the vagina and perineum. It reduces the risk of a tear or…
Lionel SteinbergMarch 23, 2017