Pregnancy Health
What the Deal with Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy?
You Will Pack on the Pounds During Pregnancy Whether you like it or not, you are going to pack on the pounds during pregnancy. The ideal weight gain for a woman of normal size is Read Full Article...
What Happens Immediately After Having a C-section?
Recovery After a C-Section Birth can be Challenging Recovery after a c-section birth can be challenging. Taking proper care and avoiding doing things on the "no no" list will help lead to a full and Read Full Article...
Health Alert: The Link Between Antidepressants and Miscarriage
Life is Filled with Stress and Anxiety Life is filled with stress and anxiety, and our reliance on medication to help alleviate depression has grown hand in hand with the seemingly endless pressures of daily Read Full Article...
How To Deal With Thyroid Issues During Pregnancy
Thyroid Disease Can Cause Complications Thyroid disease can cause complications during a pregnancy that pose a risk to both the mother and baby. While some women develop the disease during or after pregnancy, others have Read Full Article...
The Importance of False Labor: 4 Facts for You
What are False Labor Pains? Most women will feel some false labor pains. Known as Braxton-Hicks contractions, these false labor pains are irregular and will last about 30 seconds. They may begin as early as Read Full Article...
2 Great Ways to Stay Hydrated in Summer
You Can Stay Hydrated Even During Summer Regardless of whether you're pregnant or trying to conceive, you can find ways to stay hydrated in the summer. Keeping hydrated is crucial in the summertime, when the temperatures Read Full Article...
Your Guide to Understanding Fish Oil and Your Pregnancy
Pregnant Women and Fish Oil Many pregnant women take fish oil during pregnancy for its purported health benefits. Prior to July 2011, it was believed that taking fish oil supplements in pregnancy would enhance an Read Full Article...
Top 10 Toxic Substances to Avoid During Pregnancy
Are You Ready To Be Pregnant? You hear the words "You're pregnant" and in an instant, it's not about you anymore, there's a tiny baby utterly and totally dependent upon every single thing you do Read Full Article...
5 Steps For Your Dental Health And A Healthy Pregnancy
Healthy Mouth Healthy Baby Do as I say, not as I do, in this case, unfortunately. Yep, I'm going to completely throw myself under the bus here. I did not get in for a cleaning Read Full Article...