Loving My Pregnancy

Loving My Pregnancy Midwife-led support for high-risk pregnancy. Founder of SOS. Denver & virtual.

Support, safety & prevention
— recognizing warning signs early, advocating for better care, and navigating complex pregnancy with real guidance. 29+ yrs in healthcare. Loving My Pregnancy in Denver, Colorado provides compassionate pregnancy support and confidential guidance for women and families across the Denver metro area. Serving clients in Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Thornton, W

estminster, Arvada, and Centennial, we offer personalized pregnancy education, parenting support, and access to trusted local resources in a safe and welcoming environment. We assist women navigating planned or unplanned pregnancies by providing accurate information, emotional support, and practical next steps tailored to each individual situation. Whether you are seeking early pregnancy guidance, parenting preparation resources, or ongoing support during pregnancy, our team is committed to empowering mothers throughout Denver, CO with clarity and confidence. Loving My Pregnancy is dedicated to connecting women with reliable pregnancy resources in Denver and surrounding communities, helping them make informed decisions and build a strong foundation for themselves and their families.

Did you know that the placenta is the only organ in the human body built entirely from scratch for a single purpose — an...
09/04/2026

Did you know that the placenta is the only organ in the human body built entirely from scratch for a single purpose — and then discarded?

Most women know they have a placenta. Very few understand what it actually does, what can go wrong with it, or what signs suggest it may be struggling. That information gap matters — because the placenta is directly
connected to some of the most serious high risk pregnancy complications.

The placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients, removes waste, produces the hormones that maintain pregnancy,
and transfers your antibodies to your baby. Without a healthy functioning placenta your baby cannot survive.
And its health is shaped in the earliest weeks of pregnancy — during a critical window when it remodels your uterine blood vessels to create the blood flow system your baby will depend on for the entire pregnancy.

This is why low dose aspirin before 16 weeks reduces preeclampsia risk — it supports that remodeling
process during the window when it matters most.
The carousel above covers the full picture — what the placenta does, the most common placental complications and what they mean, how to recognize signs it may be struggling, what happens when it is delivered, and what you can actually do to support placental health.

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Did you know that 50% of mothers who lost a baby to stillbirth in the third trimester reported noticing a gradualdecline...
09/02/2026

Did you know that 50% of mothers who lost a baby to stillbirth in the third trimester reported noticing a gradual
decline in their baby’s movement in the days before?

Fetal movement monitoring is one of the most powerful tools available for preventing stillbirth — and most
women are not taught how to do it correctly or what is actually normal versus concerning.

The standard guideline is 10 movements in 2 hours. But the most important nuance is this — it is the change from YOUR baby’s normal pattern that matters more than any specific number. Every baby has its own rhythm. Learn yours and act quickly when something changes.

ACOG recommends starting kick counts at 32 weeks for most pregnancies — at 26 weeks for high risk pregnancies or multiples. Do it at the same time every day when your baby is usually most active. Count kicks, rolls, swishes, jabs, and hiccups. If you do not reach 10 in 2 hours — call your provider.

One thing many women get wrong — cold drinks and sugary snacks are commonly recommended to get baby
moving. There is no reliable evidence they work. And using them delays you getting the assessment you actually need.

In the final weeks of pregnancy you may also notice your baby becoming much more active at night and quieter during the day. This is normal — the rocking of your movement during the day lulls baby to sleep, and baby wakes when you stop. If baby is quiet during the day but active at night that is often reassuring. If you are not feeling movement day or night — call.

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09/01/2026

Are you vomiting multiple times a day, losing weight, and unable to keep food or fluids down — and being told it is just morning sickness?

There is a significant difference between morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum. And that difference is why so many women end up hospitalized, dismissed, and suffering for months when they did not have to.

Morning sickness affects up to 80% of pregnant women. Hyperemesis gravidarum — or HG — affects 0.3 to 2% of pregnancies. It is characterized by severe persistent vomiting, significant weight loss, dehydration, and
electrolyte imbalances. It is the leading cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy. Recent research has
identified a specific hormone called GDF15 as a likely key driver.

Signs it may be HG:
1. Vomiting more than 3 times daily with no relief
2. Unable to keep fluids down for extended periods
3. Losing 5% or more of your pre-pregnancy weight
4. Too unwell to work or perform daily activities
5. Symptoms lasting well past 12 to 16 weeks
What can actually help:
1. Consistent hydration — small frequent sips throughout the day rather than large amounts at once. Keeping
fluids down consistently can make a dramatic difference and sometimes turns things around within a day or
two before IV fluids become necessary.
2. Unisom — doxylamine — taken before bed combined with vitamin B6 is a well established first line option
many women find significantly effective before prescription medication
3. Magnesium supplementation — can take the edge off nausea for some women
4. Gut health — HG has been linked to poor gut health. Probiotic-rich foods and targeted supplementation may
help
5. IV fluids and antiemetics when needed — do not wait until you are severely dehydrated

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support group.

Have you been through hyperemesis gravidarum? What actually helped? Share in the comments.

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