The pregnant mum needs to be nourished effectively during the pregnancy trimesters; she is not providing nourishment for herself only but for the baby, likewise. To avoid severe birth defects, the pregnant mum must maintain a healthy lifestyle, including; staying away from alcohol and cigarettes and unhealthy diets that can […]
Pregnancy
Things you should do before the arrival of your baby- Preparing for motherhood
As a young mother, nothing puts you in a joyous mood more than watching your baby arrive safely and sound. As a mother, you need to know what gear you need, how to care for your newborn baby, and how to prepare for your maternity leave beforehand. If you can […]
Ways to Avoid Back Pains During Pregnancy
The weight of your growing baby can trigger back pain occasionally, and it is an issue you have to deal with especially in the third and final trimesters of your pregnancy. Aside from the weight of the growing baby, the pressure exerted by the uterus on your nerves and blood […]
Sleeping and Chiropractic Care While Pregnant
When you become pregnant, you may start to notice that you’re experiencing many more sleep disturbances, such as heartburn, snoring, leg cramps, and nausea. Plus, if you already had bad sleep habits before you became pregnant, you will likely notice that pregnancy just compounds them. Here are a few tips […]
You’re Pregnant: It’s Time to Let Everyone Know!
Getting pregnant is such a big deal! You don’t want to just casually slip this big announcement into a casual conversation, do you? Here are some rules on announcing your pregnancy and some great ideas for making this big announcement. How You Should & Shouldn’t Announce Your Pregnancy Tell Your […]
Healthy Pregnancy: The Relationship of Obesity and Pregnancy
Congrats- you’re expecting! Perhaps you’ve tried for many months- or even years- and it’s finally happened. Then again, maybe you really weren’t even trying. Either way- you have a bouncing baby on the way and you want to do everything you can to ensure that you have a healthy baby. […]