Perhaps one of the biggest worries during pregnancy something may be wrong with the baby. This fear is often relieved during prenatal visits when the baby’s...
Author - Patricia Hughes
Patricia Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four. Patricia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. She has written extensively on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding. In addition, she has written about home décor and travel.
For many pregnant women there are times during pregnancy in which getting a good night sleep is not possible. Rest is very important for pregnant women. Here...
Your diet and lifestyle habits are more important during pregnancy than at any other time. When you are pregnant, the baby is dependent on you to nourish him...
Many moms today are postponing pregnancy. There are both risks and benefits to postponing motherhood. Your doctor will monitor your health and your baby to...
Women throughout history have given birth in water. With the advent of modern medicine and pain relief options, water birth has became less common. However, in...
Many women complain of forgetfulness during pregnancy. While frustrating, this is completely normal. Pregnancy affects every part of your body, including the...
If you are planning a pregnancy in the near future, you may want to consider preconception counseling. In a preconception visit, women are screened for health...
The advice on caffeine in pregnancy varies depending on the source. Some books and articles will tell you that a small amount of caffeine is fine, while others...
One of the pregnancy tests that is sometimes done during pregnancy is amniocentesis. The test involves extracting a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds...
When we discover we are pregnant, the foods we eat take on significance like never before. In addition to making changes in your diet to include a variety of...
