Whether you're nearing the end of your second trimester or you still haven't announced your pregnancy, the holidays can put you in some awkward situations. Bringing the entire extended family together, including some of your more eccentric relatives, is nearly always a recipe for comedy - being pregnant just adds to the amusement. Here are a few roadblocks you should prepare to … [Read more...] about Three challenges expectant moms face during the holidays
Pregnancy
Pregnancy-safe ways to knock out a cold
During pregnancy, the common cold is just that - common. Throughout these nine months, you'll find yourself with a lowered immune system, catching bugs much easier than you did before. While you can't be quick to reach for the medicine cabinet (doctors advise avoiding medication during the first trimester), there are some safe ways to boost your cold-fighting … [Read more...] about Pregnancy-safe ways to knock out a cold
6 simple and sweet ways to boost intimacy
There's nothing to throw a household into utter chaos like bringing home a newborn. Between sleepless nights, endless feedings and diaper changes, you may find yourself pushing the care of your relationship to the bottom of your to-do list. Take time now, before your little one arrives, to nurture the love you share with your partner. To get you started, we bring you six … [Read more...] about 6 simple and sweet ways to boost intimacy
Step away from the litter box
Pregnancy sure comes with its fair share of warnings. Over the course of your nine-month journey, your health care team will dole out one prescriptive piece of advice after the next. It's certainly enough to make your head spin. And while most of these healthful guidelines center around the food you eat and the drinks you consume, there's one that may seem to come out of left … [Read more...] about Step away from the litter box
Why pregnancy doesn’t suck in Finland
While you're busy preparing for baby showers and making budgets to buy all of the baby stuff you'll need for your little one, women in Finland are gifted with a maternity package. The package is a gift from the Finnish government and is a tradition that goes back to the 1930s. No matter the background a woman comes from, they all receive a box so that their … [Read more...] about Why pregnancy doesn’t suck in Finland