Let’s get to the core of the matter. In recent decades the importance of maintaining our core muscles has been established as the foundation to most exercise programs. We know that a strong core is crucial for our physical health and it supports the rest of our body as well. That's why it often surprises our [...]
Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh once said, “We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” One of the most powerful examples of our interconnectedness is the genetic material that passes from mother (and father) to baby in the womb. Science is seemingly catching up with this ideology – recent studies have revealed that [...]
Treating fertility and pregnancy with acupuncture involves more than just needle placement. Food as medicine is a large part of the work we do here at Mama Lounge SF. For our patients preparing for conception and during pregnancy we often recommend our special homemade pregnancy tea infusion. This tea is a uterine tonic that has been [...]
One of the most important building blocks of a healthy and successful pregnancy is nutrition. The research, medical opinions, and voices of your friends and family vary widely on this subject which why we, at Mama Lounge Prenatal Clinic in San Francisco, take the time to help you customize a pregnancy and nutrition plan that works for [...]
There is nothing quite like the moment when you discover you’re pregnant. Joy and excitement like you have never experienced. Exhilaration, gratitude, and a deep sense of awe at the life growing inside of you. After the initial powerful wave of excitement other feelings can creep up – nerves, anxiety, discomfort, extreme fatigue. This is the [...]
“I’m ready to have this baby already!” Pregnancy Pizza and Other Labor Induction Methods If you're 40 weeks pregnant then you know what I’m talking about… or maybe you’re in the early stages of pregnancy right now and can’t imagine how it feels to truly be DONE with pregnancy. Either way, all of us have heard [...]
Prenatal yoga classes are abundant in San Francisco! And as a mama's body experiences rapid change during pregnancy, it's nice to know you can go somewhere specialized to your changing body's needs and be surrounded by other women going through the same thing. Finding safe and effective exercises that are comfortable throughout each trimester can be [...]
The benefits associated with using essential oils are during pregnancy can be abundant. There are many cases of essential oils helping with the relief of pregnancy-related issues including nausea, swollen ankles, aches and pains and more. Essential Oils can be a great natural solution to the alternatives like taking an antacid or Tylenol for symptom [...]
When looking for natural ways to maintain your health, there’s an important one to consider: Probiotics. In recent years, the benefits of probiotics have pushed doctors to recommend them and manufacturers to offer them in a wide variety of forms. The advantages of including them in your diet range from treatment to prevention of common [...]
Childbirth is one of life's most sacred rites of passage. When facing this experience, especially for the first time, we encourage our mamas to gather all the information and support they need to make it an experience where they feel truly honored and comfortable. While your spouse or partner will likely provide as much of this [...]
