Liya Leng, MD

03/03/2021

Learn the facts about Covid & pregnancy and the vaccine.

02/03/2021

PANDEMIC PROOF YOUR PREGNANCY⁠
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Hello! I am .Liya_MD, MPH, internal medicine doctor, and I will be interviewing Dr. Analiesse Carter, MD, family medicine doctor who specializes in obstetrics and women’s health. ⁠
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❔We'll be hosting a live free Q&A on pandemic safety for pregnant folks. Topics to discuss:⁠
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-How to minimize your risk of getting infected with Covid.⁠
-Does Covid affect pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage?⁠
-Should pregnant folks get the vaccine?⁠
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🖋️ Please join us and feel free to bring your own questions to the discussion.⁠
🖋️ Sunday, March 7, 10:00-1030 AM PST⁠
Held over Zoom.⁠
➡️ Register for free at BumpandBaby.org -> follow the link in my bio for Live Virtual Events.

18/02/2021

FOOD MYTHS & SUPPLEMENTS IN PREGNANCY

Join Haley, RD, .nutritionist and Dr, Liya, MD for MamaTalks live Q&A this Sunday!
10:00-10:30 PST. 👉🏽Free registration at bumpandbaby.org.

Get real advice, not myths, for all your nutrition questions in pregnancy 🙌🏽

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Picking a prenatal vitamin can be so hard when there are soooo many & they are all different!
Remember your prenatal vitamin is to fill the gaps of your diet, so we want to focus on food first.
When picking a prenatal supplement, 3 things to look for:
1. It's third party tested
2. It contains folate/methylfolate
3. It contains choline

Other than that, focus on getting in a well balanced diet to meet the needs of your pregnancy.
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What else would you like to know about nutrition in pregnancy❓

08/02/2021

LEARN BABY MASSAGE
Did you know that touch is the most developed sense at birth? When your baby was in the womb, there was little input to the brain in terms of sight or smell. Babies in utero can hear sounds from their environment, but this is muted by the whooshing of blood traveling through the umbilical arteries and vein.

Touch is the one sense that babies develop throughout their time in the womb. This is why touch is such an important way to bond with your baby.

Baby massage is great to add to your routine. It helps increase baby's serotonin levels and can also help with sleep and colic.
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To learn more, join baby massage teacher Sejal Fichadia for
BABY MASSAGE⁠⠀
Sat, Feb 13, 10:00-10:50 AM (PST)⁠⠀
Sign up at bumpandbaby.org --> follow the link in my bio for Live Virtual Classes.

08/02/2021

We all know that breastmilk is the ideal food for babies. Beyond just nutrients, it has probiotics, prebiotic oligosaccharides, and antibodies that infant formula doesn’t have.⁠
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However, we need to take the pressure off moms to breastfeed "perfectly.” Instead, let’s help parents to nourish their babies, however that works for their specific situation.⁠ It doesn't matter if your baby is 100% formula fed, 50% formula fed, or 100% breastfed - you are a worthy parent.
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In our Breastfeeding Support class, there's no shaming, only 100% support for how you can best feed your child. This class is a monthly virtual Q&A with lactation expert and midwife Meg Stalnaker, IBCLC. ⁠
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⭐ Second Friday of each month, Feb 12, at 11:00-11:50 PST.⁠
Bump & Baby classes are kept intentionally small so you'll get plenty of individual attention.
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👉🏽 Register at bumpandbaby.org -> follow the link in my bio for Live Virtual Classes. ⁠
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It's FREE for Bump members or $11 to drop in. ⁠Follow the JOIN link in my bio for our affordable membership choices.

07/02/2021

👋 .liyaleng, MD with Bump & Baby. I help women recover their core and pelvic floor after giving birth. You can find me in live virtual classes or on-demand classes at BumpandBaby.org (link in bio).

🎆 These are my favorite 3 exercises to start off with in the early postpartum period. For most people, you can start these around 2 weeks after birth.
🎆 To do this workout, go to my IGTV post with the title 3 Minute Early Postpartum.
👇If this post was helpful to you, please share with another new parent!

26/01/2021

19/01/2021

MamaTalks with Dr. Nahinu James, chiropractic doctor.⁠⠀
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What are the common ailments in pregnancy and how do you treat / prevent them? ⁠⠀
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-Low back and SI joint pain⁠⠀
-Round ligament and other pelvic pain⁠⠀
-P***c bone issues⁠⠀
-Carpal tunnel syndrome⁠⠀
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Bonus: What are Dr. Nahinu's favorite stretches during pregnancy?⁠⠀
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*There's time for Q&A at the end, so come with your own questions! ⁠⠀
*Sun, Jan 24, at 10:00-10:30 AM⁠⠀
*Sign up for FREE at BumpandBaby.org/schedule (link in bio)⁠⠀
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》Pregnancy-Induced Carpal Tunnel《⁠⠀⁠⠀
The carpal T U N N E L is a small passageway in your wrist that tendons, blood vessels + nerves run through. The nerves that run through this tunnel🛤 control the sensation + movement in your hands + fingers.⁠⠀⁠⠀
In pregnancy, the body retains more fluid due to ⬆️'d blood volume for you + baby (enter some swelling). Add on the fact that good ole *relaxin* is creating an extra S T R E T C H on the tissues --> cue carpal tunnel syndrome!👎 All the structures that run through the tunnel become more prone to being irritated, impinged + inflamed😬⁠⠀⁠⠀
Here are a few tips, tricks + tools to help offer some relief!⁠⠀
✨Massage that focuses on the tissues of the forearms, wrists + hands specifically⁠⠀
✨Ice and/or Heat: It can feel nice to switch back + forth with this one! Applying each one for a minute, for a total of 5-6 minutes (ice pack + hot water bottle work well!)⁠⠀
✨Sleeping: Try your best to avoid sleeping on your affected side if you are only experiencing symptoms in one hand. Elevating your hand on a pillow while sleeping can help keep you more comfortable as well!👐⁠⠀
✨Stretches + Exercises: After a period of rest, stretches + exercises can help to improve circulation + decrease swelling.

18/01/2021

MamaTalks with chiropractor Dr. Nahinu James!⁠⠀
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*Sun, Jan 24, at 10:00-10:30 AM⁠⠀
*There's time for Q&A at the end, so come with your own questions! ⁠⠀
*Sign up for FREE at BumpandBaby.org/schedule (link in bio)⁠⠀
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All uterus having folx have several ligaments that support + anchor the uterus to various spots throughout the pelvis. There are two *round* ligaments (right + left on both sides of the uterus), and they tend to be the biggest culprits of discomfort😬⁠⠀⁠⠀
In pregnancy, as the uterus grows to accomodate baby, there is stretching + pulling of these ligaments. Depending on baby's position + your own body's journey pre-pregnancy, one or both round ligaments can often cause achy, crampy + sometimes even quick sharp sensations in the lower abdomen as they are stretched. Enter round ligament pain! (boo👎)⁠⠀⁠⠀
But don't fret, friends! This is where a prenatal chiropractor can help🙋‍♀️ We know how + when to check in, use low force + gentle techniques to ensure optimal alignment of the pelvic bowl, and assess for taut ligaments to help E A S E the tension + offer you the comfort you deserve until baby decides to make their debut.

15/01/2021

Here's the breakdown of possible side effects from the Pfizer vaccine. The data for the Moderna vaccine is very similar.⁠⠀
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⚕️Many people reported feeling tired (47%), but so did a lot of people in the placebo group (33%), so keep in mind that it's actually not as bad as it looks.⁠⠀
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⚕️Almost all people can expect to have some soreness in their arm.⁠⠀
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⚕️The second dose causes more symptoms because your immune system is already primed to react against Covid mRNA after the first vaccine. ⁠⠀
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⚕️Symptoms will last 1-3 days. By the third day, most people feel completely fine. ⁠⠀
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⚕️You CANNOT get Covid from the vaccine because there is no live virus in the vaccine, only pieces of protein that Covid produces. The symptoms you experience are not directly from the vaccine but rather from your immune system turning on.⁠⠀
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If you want to hear about my personal experience, check out my reels .liyaleng on this. Although I did get sore muscles and a low grade fever, it was 100% worth it. I feel so relieved to be 95% protected from getting infected!⁠⠀⁠⠀
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Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/moderna/reactogenicity.html (link in bio)

02/01/2021

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Overhead gyms are really common, but they're actually not the best toys for baby development because they are meant for babies on their backs. ⁠
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Instead, try an activity quilt on the floor to encourage babies to get on their tummies. ⁠
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Want more tummy time tips? Join certified TummyTime Method teacher Sejal Fichadia in our upcoming class tomorrow (Sunday) at 10:00-10:50 AM (PT).⁠
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Free for Bump members or $9.99 to drop in. Sign up at bumpyoga.org/schedule. Link in bio.

01/01/2021

Virtual Tummy Time Method class ⠀
-This Sun at 10 AM (pst) with ⠀
-Get hands-on help with making tummy time fun for your 👶🏼 ⠀
-Sign up at BumpYoga.org (link in bio). ⠀
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Peanut/Therapy Balls can be very fun to use for more enjoyable TUMMY TIME! Laying a mirror on the floor below like in this video helps baby actually have fun and tolerate this position for longer. Three Cheers for great neck and back strengthening!!! 👏👏👏