If you are pregnant, one of the main concerns that you probably have is how the birth is going to go. You obviously want to make sure that it is a safe and healthy birth, and while there are factors here that are outside of your control, there are also some which you can control, […]
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, excitement, and worry for expecting mothers. With so much to learn and consider during this period of life, it can be hard to keep track of all the information you need. Here are five lesser-known facts about pregnancy that will help you better understand what to expect during this […]
During pregnancy, your body is the vessel that gives your growing baby all the nutrients that it needs. Being as healthy as possible before and during pregnancy gives your baby the best start in life. While some things are out of our control, there are things that we can do to make sure we stay […]
Morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, and lower back pain – just a few of the fun things that you have to look forward to during your pregnancy. Fun times. So how do you get to look like those über glowing and stylish moms that the magazines are touting at every give and turn? Well, we might […]
Morning sickness is one of the toughest side effects of pregnancy to deal with. Some people have it worse than others, but for many women, it’s pretty miserable. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP), also known as morning sickness, is experienced by approximately 70% of pregnant women to some degree. For most patients, nausea tends […]
The heartache and stress of trying for a baby can all but disappear when you see that blue line for the first time. And for all of the relief you feel, this could be when you start to worry because of the precarious nature of that first trimester. What can you really do to help […]
Babies are bundles of joy that change the dynamics of the family unit. However, new mothers also battle postpartum weight gain. According to the NCBI, post-delivery weight retention increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, and hypertension. Most importantly, baby weight exponentially increases the risk of new mothers suffering from postpartum depression. Losing […]
Some people may not know this, however, when you’re trying for a baby there are some things that you can do beforehand that can affect your fertility, and the health of you and your baby. Let’s have a look at some of the things you can do before you even start trying for a baby: […]
When you’re trying to get pregnant, the experience can be different for everyone. To some, it might be fairly easy, but for others it could end up being much harder. It’s all about your own genetics, what you do to help encourage the process along, and having a positive mindset at all times. Here are […]
Many mothers find it difficult to work out when they’re pregnant. After all, the increased body weight can make it hard to maneuver around, and you certainly don’t want to harm your child in any way with strenuous exercise. With that said, an active and healthy mother makes for a happy child, which is why […]