Pregnancy triggers ravenous hunger but not for everyone. Having a bun in the oven usually leads to cravings and an increased appetite. Yet, some women feel turned off of food completely. Why?Read More…
Having high blood pressure when pregnant is more common than you might think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood happens in one in every 12 toRead More…
Most people think about bonding with their baby after they’re born. There’s many ways to connect with your bundle of joy before labor though. One great way to connect with your babyRead More…
The Truth Behind 5 Common Fetal Heart Monitor Myths If you haven’t used a fetal doppler yet, you may be turned off after reading one of the many myths about the device.Read More…
Fetal dopplers allow you to hear your baby’s heartbeat, but they can do a lot more too. Although fetal heartbeat monitors help you monitor your baby’s health, you can use them forRead More…
You’ve probably heard of counting kicks during pregnancy, but is it really necessary? What’s the purpose and how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? Most experts agree that tracking fetalRead More…
Your immune system changes during pregnancy, so making it stronger is a logical goal. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad advice out there. A magic supplement won’t protect you from the fluRead More…
There’s no shortage of pregnancy advice but when it comes from non-experts, it can be hard to tell what’s real. You may know that there’s cautions to take surrounding caffeine and pregnancyRead More…
Eating healthy can be a challenge during pregnancy because—despite the fact you know it’s important—you may be too fatigued to cook. It can be overwhelming knowing that every night, you or yourRead More…
While baby weight and swollen ankles go away after birth, many women are left with scars that last a lifetime. We’re talking about something even more common than C-section scars: Stretch marks.Read More…