Mama's Wellness Blog

Tag: Pregnancy

Tips for managing your autoimmune disease, especially in pregnancy.

It’s especially important to take precautions when you live with an autoimmune disease and must seek constant medical advice from providers and professionals. 1. Know the hospital you will go to for emergencies. Are they familiar with your autoimmune disease? Do they know your rheumatologist and other specialists you see? Do they have all your…

December 11, 2019
Managing dental health in pregnancy and postpartum, not just with Sjögren’s

As someone who is required to visit the dentist 4 times a year, I’m always learning more about the importance of dental health and how to practice good dental habits. These same habits still apply when you become a mom. Fun fact: many moms neglect their dental health after having a baby. It makes sense.…

October 10, 2019
The Anti-SSA Antibody and Navigating Sjögren’s in Pregnancy

I’ve always wanted children. I found out that I had the Anti-SSA antibody when I received my official diagnosis of Sjögren’s. I was just 28 years old at the time. Thankfully, my rheumatologist was very thorough in his testing and I was able to learn more about what this would mean for my health and…

August 21, 2019
The power of strengthening your body with Pilates for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.

I discovered the benefits of pilates in 2017. At the time, I was seeing different physical therapists, a nutritionist, and a naturopath doctor who encouraged alternative modalities, like acupuncture, to help manage my symptoms. Despite treatments, I still felt physically weak. I looked for any low-impact exercises I could do that wouldn’t be boring. I…

August 14, 2019