Healthy Holiday Habits for Expecting Mothers

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Healthy Holiday Habits for Expecting Mothers

December 4, 2025

The holiday season is a time for celebration and connecting with family and friends. But, if you are expecting, you may also feel the pressure of balancing all the festive traditions with the physical and emotional needs of pregnancy.

Jillian Henry, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, has a few realistic healthy holiday habits to help you feel your best while still enjoying the season.

Keep a Balanced Plate

When possible, fill half of your plate with fruits and half with vegetables. Enjoy your holiday favorites, including desserts, in moderation. No need to skip them entirely!

Stay Hydrated

Holiday foods are often salty, and indoor heating can increase dehydration. Keep a bottle of water with you, and consider adding electrolyte or flavor packets if that helps you drink more. And of course, avoid alcohol throughout pregnancy.

Prioritize Rest

Holiday schedules can be draining. Be sure to incorporate quiet time to rest and nap. Give yourself permission to say no to certain events or stay for shorter periods of time.

Body Movement

Movement supports energy circulation and mood. Try taking short walks after meals. Always remember to listen to your body and avoid overdoing it.

Manage Holiday Emotions

The holidays can be emotional and overwhelming. Here are a few ways to help you cope: deep breathing for 2-3 minutes, remind yourself you can say no without guilt, and don’t forget to ask for help with cooking, shopping or hosting events. Most importantly, focus on joy – not perfection. It’s okay if traditions look a little different this year.

Jillian Henry, NP, OB/GYN

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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution: Allocations from the State

Iberia Medical Center
Jan 16, 2021
1 min read

Iberia Medical Center continues its effort to manage and administer Covid-19 vaccine allocations.

IMC vaccine coordinating efforts are solely dependent on the amount of doses that the state allocates to IMC. Additionally, vaccine distribution from the state is extremely limited this week and may impact appointments.

For seniors already on the IMC wait list, this delay of vaccines from the state may impact when appointments are communicated. IMC staff is working diligently to log requests for the vaccine and manage scheduling.

Seniors 70+ on on the IMC wait list will only be contacted as supply becomes available. Eligible patients will be contacted in the order of receipt of wait list request.

Iberia Parish residents 70 years and older who are not yet on the wait list are being asked to send their name, date of birth,address, phone number and family medicine physician to covid19@iberiamedicalcenter.com . Only patients with appointments will be accommodated, and patients unsure they are medically able to receive the vaccine are encouraged to contact their family physician. Patients who submit information will not need to take any further action.

IMC will continue to follow Tier 1 guidelines and vaccinate individuals who qualify. We appreciate the positive feedback from our community as to the rollout of this initiative.