Boca Raton Midwife Answers Your Pregnancy Questions

Pregnancy Questions and Answers with Boca Raton Midwife Lindsay Leider

You've got questions and Boca Raton Midwife Linsday Leider has the answers for you! Let's take a look at some of the most common questions we get from patients. Boca Raton midwife Lindsay Leider is a certified nurse midwife and advanced practice registered nurse.

A University of Central Florida and University of Florida graduate, Lindsay has bee a practicing midwife at Women's Wellness Center in Boca Raton for several years now.

The role of the midwife has expanded over the years. Modern midwives like Lindsay are true partners to their patients, helping to guide and being a direct part of the care team for the entire pregnancy. Midwives are also indispensable to patients during postpartum period.

Can you get Botox or fillers when pregnant? Breastfeeding?

Do I just stop taking birth control? Will I ovulate normal with no period?

Typically you will start ovulating once you stop your birth control. There is some thought of “cleansing” your body to prepare for pregnancy and being off the pill for 3 months before conceiving. However, this is optional, not necessary.

How hard is it getting pregnant with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

With PCOS the biggest “problem” with getting pregnant is lack of or unpredictable ovulation. If you don’t know if or when you’re ovulating, you may have difficulty timing intercourse. As long as we can get you to ovulate (using diet, exercise, medication) and you are able to have regular and consistent intercourse during your “fertile window” there shouldn’t be much to worry about!



Can you start trying to get pregnant again when you’re still breastfeeding?

Absolutely! I have women who come in pregnant while still breastfeeding. As long as you are not at an increased risk for preterm labor. You can safely breastfeed throughout your entire pregnancy.



What are the best over the counter prenatal vitamins?

Ideally vitamins with clean and organic ingredients. You should be on a prenatal vitamin about 3 months before conception and until breastfeeding has totally stopped. Important ingredients to look for: DHA/EPA, Folate (Not Folic Acid), and Iron.



Can I color my hair while pregnant?

Yes! We generally recommend for women to wait until the end of their first trimester (13 weeks) just to be on the extra safe side. Mani's and pedis are also ok but there are some "non-toxic" options if desired!



Is drinking kombucha while breastfeeding ok?

This is another one that ‘technically’ is probably no, due to the amount of alcohol that may be present from the fermentation process. But the amount of alcohol in Kombucha in negligible when purchased from a store so I'd consider this to be ok. If you're DIYing it, I'd make sure you don't let it ferment too long!

Can you take allergy medication when pregnant?

Yep! Zyrtec, Allegro and Claritin are all considered safe in pregnancy

Thoughts on placenta encapsulation?

As of now, there have not been any research studies done on this. So all info we have is anecdotal. However-women report a decrease in postpartum depression rates when ingesting their placenta. However, there have also been reports of deceased milk supply with ingesting the placenta. We think this happens because the placenta is full of pregnancy hormones and it changes that hormonal shift that happens after delivery. I don't recommend it for women who are GBS positive, have meconium stained fluid, or develop chorioamnionitis!

Can you really not have any sushi when pregnant?

It's ALL about the quality. I probably wouldn't risk it for Publix sushi But if either the fish is cooked OR it is very fresh, I'd say it probably fine. Also, if you're eating sushi, just watch your other seafood intake for the week. Aka, no tuna, mackerel, and other high mercury fish that week.

Can I have one glass of wine here and there while in my 2nd and 3rd trimester?

‘Technically’ AGOC states that not alcohol in pregnancy can be considered safe. However, a rare glass of wine for special occasions (Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.) later in pregnancy is probably okay.