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What You Need In Your Hospital Bag

Posted on March 12, 2014September 10, 2019 by Birmingham Obgyn

The time to go to the hospital is finally here! Instead of recreating the moment of panic you see in movies, prepare beforehand for the big moment. One thing to do ahead of time is pack a hospital bag with everything you need. Here are a few necessities, and a couple extra things, you may need for your hospital sta:

1. Pajamas

It’s important to be comfortable during your stay in the hospital, especially after going through labor. Treat yourself by buying a great pair of pajamas specifically for the occasion!

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Best Foods To Eat During Pregnancy

Posted on January 22, 2014September 10, 2019 by Birmingham Obgyn

Eating for two can be stressful. It’s important to know what foods give you the most nutrients so your baby can grow at a healthy rate. Pick and choose some of these foods for a nutritional boost during pregnancy.

Eggs

Eggs contain more than 12 vitamins and minerals in addition to a lot of healthy protein. Aside from health benefits, eggs are cheap and convenient. If you don’t feel like cooking a full meal, scrambled eggs, steam basted eggs and hard boiled eggs are a great option.

Greek Yogurt

All yogurt contains a decent amount of protein, but Greek yogurt usually has twice the amount of protein as regular yogurt. During pregnancy, if you don’t take in enough calcium, the amount of calcium you do take in will go to your baby, reducing the calcium in your bones and teeth.

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