Morning sickness affects more than sixty percent of all pregnant women. This condition is caused by changing hormone levels as the body adjusts to being...
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Taking care of yourself during pregnancy covers a lot of ground — rest, movement, the food that actually sounds good that day, and the mental load nobody warns you about. Pregnancy health is really just a hundred small, ordinary choices stacked up over nine months.
Here we keep things gentle and down-to-earth: ideas for feeling a bit more comfortable, steady, and cared-for along the way. One firm rule, though — we're parents comparing notes, not medical professionals. Anything about symptoms, nutrition, medications, or what's safe for you and your baby belongs with your own doctor or midwife, every time.
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...
Negative body image is a problem for many women. In some cases, the problem only gets worse in pregnancy. Society offers the image of the emaciated supermodel...
There are so many joys of being pregnant. This is a wonderful time… all except for that morning sickness. Here are some tips to help ease the pains of...
Backpain during pregnancy can be a real discomfort. Sciatic pain which runs from the lower back down the legs can be very painful. Here are some tips that may...
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...
Cord blood banks advertise heavily on television and in magazines read by pregnant women. The ads can leave mothers feeling guilty if they choose not to bank...
Pregnancy is a time when women are generally more concerned with their health and well being. Chronic health conditions, such as asthma, should be carefully...
Pregnancy brings out a woman's natural beauty, and while the weight gain and growing belly may be frustrating, take this opportunity to enjoy the sexy and...
Consider these guidelines through your pregnancy. Your weight gain should be gradual, with the "bulk" of the weight gained in the last trimester.
