A Dizzying Transition

We’ve all heard the term “pregnant with possibilities”…and that’s just how so many of us feel after watching all the inauguration ceremonies on Tuesday.  No matter what your politics, you have to agree that America is once again pregnant with the possibilities of rebuilding at home and rebranding ourselves around the world.  It’s all so exciting….just like carrying a new life.

We all want a healthy country and here at Stork Vision we want every new Mom-to-be to experience a healthy pregnancy.  We know you don’t have time to read everything there is to read to keep up on pregnancy health issues, so we’d like to use this blog to help you maintain your health and that of your unborn baby during your pregnancy.

And since we’ve all undergone a dizzying transition this week, here’s our first entry on how to deal with dizziness during pregnancy, courtesy of today’s Washington Post:

(HealthDay News) — Many women feel dizzy during pregnancy, a condition caused by hormones that help increase blood flow to the baby, but may restrict blood flow to you.

The American Pregnancy Association offers these suggestions to help relieve dizziness during pregnancy:

Try not to stand up for long periods. When you do have to stand, move your feet frequently to help maintain your circulation.When you start to stand up, do so slowly.Keep a cool body temperature. Avoid very hot baths or showers.Don’t go too long without eating.Make sure clothing is loose and not so tight that it can reduce blood circulation.Ask your doctor about other factors that could cause dizziness. In some women, lying on their back may impede blood flow as the weight of the fetus presses on certain blood vessels.

Here at Stork Vision, we have a dizzying array of great products for Moms-to-be!  Our special for the month of January is Double Prints, Double CDs so you can share your good news with family and friends.  Come see us!