Pregnancy comes with a significant change in your shape, and of course a weight gain. But what’s an expected pace for weight gain? Where does all of that weight go?
Pregnancy is a beautiful, miraculous journey. But we wouldn’t be speaking honestly if we didn’t admit that it can also be really difficult. From physical discomforts to hormonal-emotional roller coasters
Many women have questions about sex during pregnancy. Is it safe? Can it hurt the baby? Is it normal to have no interest in sex, or to suddenly have an
Many women experience indigestion, acid reflux, or heartburn during pregnancy. Most believe that it’s just a part of pregnancy–that there’s nothing to do but grin and bear it. But when
Even normal, healthy pregnancies come along with a myriad of side effects and symptoms. But it can be hard to distinguish what’s a normal part of pregnancy, what’s outside the
The use of essential oils has dramatically increased over the last decade or so. This may be partly due to consumers’ desire to use more natural products. Part of it
Pregnant women often receive a great deal of advice about what to eat. Family, friends, even well-meaning strangers may tell you what they think you should and shouldn’t eat to
Let’s face it, there are some topics that come up during pregnancy that people often hesitate to discuss outside of pregnancy. And constipation is one of them. Pregnancy directly affects
You’re expecting, and you find that your head sometimes (or often) pounds, or feels tight and heavy. Or possibly, you’re dealing with the misery of migraines. You may be wondering
Morning sickness is the nausea, sometimes paired with vomiting, that often appears in early pregnancy. While most pregnant moms will experience mild symptoms, there is also a more severe morning
Many pregnant women are diagnosed with anemia. Mild anemia during pregnancy is common, but maybe you’ve just been told that yours is more severe. So, what is anemia, and what
You’re approaching the 3rd trimester of your pregnancy and your doctor has encouraged you to get the Tdap vaccine. Now you’re full of questions, like what are the benefits and
