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. […]
Eating Healthy During Pregnancy
Even if you typically make healthy choices regarding what you eat- you’re still most likely going to need to make a few changes when you become pregnant. You’re going to need additional nutrients in order for your body to keep up with the demands of a growing baby- and there […]
Staying Hydrated: Tips for Getting Enough Fluids While Pregnant
Of course, you already know that it is critical that you keep hydrated all the time anyway- but it is of increased importance when you are pregnant. In addition, you must make sure that the water you are drinking is safe. Why Do You Need to Stay Hydrated? You’ve probably […]
Fit Pregnancy: Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy
Chances are, that when you’re having a hard time keeping your food down during your first trimester, dealing with changes in your body during your second, and finally, huffing/puffing just to get to the bathroom as you get close to your due date, exercise is the last thing on your […]
Eating for Two: Foods that You Should Avoid When Expecting
Congratulations! You’re expecting a bouncing bundle of joy! Maybe it was easy for you or maybe you’ve been trying for a very long time. No matter what your pregnancy story is- it’s finally happened. Now, you should be aware that what you eat and/or drink does have an influence on […]
Can I Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Are you and your loved one looking to find a way that can help you to be more likely to become pregnant? There are a number of women who that, every year, are trying to become pregnant. It can be a stressful process and, for many, they don’t always get […]
Things You Need to Know about Tests and Screening During Pregnancy
Embarking on the journey of pregnancy can be a wonderful experience. However, it can also be pretty daunting to a first-time mother-to-be who has no idea what to expect now that her annual trips to the gynecologist have become far more frequent visits, filled with tests, monitors and ultrasounds. The […]
9 Tips for Fighting Off Morning Sickness
One of the biggest problems that many moms deal with when they are pregnant is that they can’t take care of their morning sickness in an effective manner. They come across all sorts of different issues that make morning sickness that much worse – food, activity, and even just going […]
How Does the Body Change During Pregnancy?
When you’re a mom that is looking to see how your body is going to change as you go along in your pregnancy, you have a lot of things that you will have to look at and think about. The differences are going to vary from person to person as […]
7 Best Things You Should Do the Moment You Become Pregnant
As a woman, once you get your period you are aware of the potential to get pregnant and suddenly be responsible for more than yourself. For this reason, there is always the choice to remain abstinent. There is also the choice to seek regularly administered birth control so that you […]