We’ve all heard the old maxim “you are what you eat.” When it comes to pregnancy, you can bet that you’re baby’s body is built on the stuff you consume, too. But it turns out, even the healthiest eaters among us may be missing out on key nutrients. Here’s how to make the most of your pregnancy diet, just by making simple tweaks to the way you shop and cook: To market, to … [Read more...] about 4 life hacks for a better, healthier pregnancy diet
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IVF does not boost cancer risk, study finds
Good news for moms who used IVF for conception or who are considering it now. Women getting fertility treatments can be reassured that in vitro fertilization (IVF) does not increase their risk of breast and gynecological cancers, according to a U.S. study of Israeli women. "The findings were fairly reassuring. Nothing was significantly elevated," said lead author Louise … [Read more...] about IVF does not boost cancer risk, study finds
Do it right: Telling your child about baby number two
You are going to have another baby – but when and how do you break the news to your older child? It seems that both experts and moms have different opinions about the best time to share your pregnancy news with older children. Gina Bangert, of Martinez, California, chose to tell her two-year-old daughter about their new baby as Bangert entered her second trimester, once her … [Read more...] about Do it right: Telling your child about baby number two
Second-time moms on how to sail through pregnancy, labor
When those two pink lines confirmed I was pregnant with Baby Number Two, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. Not only had the ovulation predictor helped ensure conception, but I was now a veteran pregger—and much more relaxed about the next nine months. I thought about all the things I wished I had known the first time—realities about pregnancy that would have saved me a lot … [Read more...] about Second-time moms on how to sail through pregnancy, labor
Don’t ignore these pregnancy warning signs!
Let's face it, pregnancy comes with its share of uncomfortable sensations. There's swelling, lightheadedness, teenage-style acne, and more. The amount of potential side effects to growing and developing a new life are enough to make your head spin. But if you ran off to the emergency room every time you had back pain or felt nauseated, you'd never be at home. By and large, … [Read more...] about Don’t ignore these pregnancy warning signs!