When women are beginning to think about getting pregnant, many of them will ask their ob-gyn’s: “I’m planning to get pregnant in a few months. Is there anything that I should be doing now to prepare?” And, to our dismay,...
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Prepare for pregnancy like you prepare for your wedding
If you’ve had a wedding (or even attended one), you know how much planning and care go into it. The dress, the flowers, the band (or DJ), the location, the attendee list. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted and executed. At...
Preconception care vs. Prenatal care
Here at Poplin, we are all about preconception care. In fact, we think it’s just as important as prenatal care. To clarify: Preconception care includes interventions before getting pregnant, usually one year prior to conception. Prenatal care includes interventions conducted during pregnancy. Many of...
How do you know if you’re ready to conceive?
In some senses, you are never “ready” to become a parent. There are so many things that you can’t adequately prepare for until they happen. It’s on-the-job-training in its truest form. But, in other cases, you can anticipate, plan and...