Although people get pregnant by accident all the time - about half of all U.S. pregnancies are unplanned - the reality of conceiving isn't as easy as many women would like to believe it is. When you consider everything that must go right for sperm to reach an egg and for that egg to successfully implant in the uterus, it seems like a miracle that anyone ever manages to … [Read more...] about How long does it take to get pregnant?
What you really can’t eat during pregnancy
It can sometimes feel as though your pregnancy is just one big list of "don't"s - no unpasteurized cheese, no caffeine, no wine, no deli meats ... is there anything you can still enjoy? We're here to provide you with a handy guide on what foods to avoid during pregnancy, and which ones are A-OK. It goes without saying, but alcohol is a no-no. Researchers have … [Read more...] about What you really can’t eat during pregnancy
Alexandra Cousteau on pregnancy and environmentalism
Alexandra Cousteau is the founder and president of Blue Legacy International, a Washington, D.C.-based environmental agency focused on leveraging new and emerging technologies to connect ordinary citizens with their local watersheds and the vast reserves of water that make life on our planet possible. In fact, because she is granddaughter of legendary marine explorer … [Read more...] about Alexandra Cousteau on pregnancy and environmentalism
Kate Hudson hosts star-studded baby shower in SoCal
A very pregnant Kate Hudson is expecting her second child this summer, and she decided to celebrity the occasion with a lavish baby shower in Malibu, California, last weekend. In addition to her 7-year-old son, Ryder, and rocker fiance Matt Bellamy, the 80-person guest list featured some pretty big names - like fellow celeb moms Nicole Ritchie, Courtney Cox and Rachel … [Read more...] about Kate Hudson hosts star-studded baby shower in SoCal
Can you find happiness by having children?
Most women longing to have a baby will tell you that motherhood is the missing puzzle piece in their lives. Still, once you become a parent and have a few little ones running around your home, does that mean you're truly in bliss? The consensus among experts may surprise women currently expecting. As it turns out, children may not make you happier in the long-run. "I've … [Read more...] about Can you find happiness by having children?