The reigning natural pregnancy tip should be obvious: Simply have sex! However, with so much pressure to perform and all the stress and changes that come with pregnancy, it shouldn't come as any surprise that your sex drive can suffer. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to get your libido back. Hit the gym Not only is exercise good for you, but it will assist your body … [Read more...] about Natural pregnancy tips: How to improve your sex drive
Jillian Michaels on how to thrive in your third trimester
The Biggest Loser trainer and America’s favorite motivator, Jillian Michaels gives her tips and tricks for thriving through your final trimester There’s nothing quite like the magical, mystical weeks of the third trimester. Afraid, exhausted, excited, with your due date just around the corner, you’re eager to hold that baby in your arms—and probably nervous about giving birth, … [Read more...] about Jillian Michaels on how to thrive in your third trimester
Can eating fish during pregnancy make your baby smarter?
If you were given the choice between having a baby with above-average intelligence and a baby with below-average intelligence, chances are you'd want the smarter baby, right? Which means that during pregnancy, you'd likely be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this goal. In the quest to produce more intelligent offspring, you may have come across the claim that eating … [Read more...] about Can eating fish during pregnancy make your baby smarter?
5 common mistakes new parents make
New parenthood is overwhelming. For one, there's that whole new life to take care of - and there's also a mass of baby-related information to take in. There are do's and don'ts and safety precautions enough to make your head spin. But no matter how much you absorb as you set out on your parenting journey, keep in mind that all parents take wrong turns here and there. And while … [Read more...] about 5 common mistakes new parents make
Can women dye their hair during pregnancy?
When you find out that you're pregnant, you'll start hearing all kinds of things that you should and shouldn't do as a first time mother. You might be told not to touch cats (unnecessary), not to eat fish (just high-mercury types) or to take a prenatal vitamin (this is a good idea). Another thing people might caution you about is dyeing your hair. But do you really have to go … [Read more...] about Can women dye their hair during pregnancy?