Pregnancy Health

As soon as the test read 'pregnant,' you most likely bid adieu to certain lifestyle choices. Gone are the days of after work happy hours, smoke breaks and even trips to the gym's sauna - at least for now. While you're cleaning up your act, be sure to kick these hidden dangers to the curb, too: 1. Gardening Who knew a green thumb could get you and your little one into … [Read more...] about 4 hidden dangers to avoid during pregnancy

With your baby bump growing and pregnancy hormones raging, avoiding heartburn on your road to motherhood may be a tall order. All the cards seem stacked against you: Your growing uterus may put pressure on your stomach, which in turn pushes acid into your esophagus. Thanks to an influx of hormones, the mechanism that keeps this acid away is too relaxed to do much good. Lastly, … [Read more...] about How to extinguish pregnancy heartburn starting now

Another reason to hit the gym? Regular prenatal exercise can significantly decrease your risk of a cesarean. That's what a new report out of the University of Alberta has found after conducting a meta-analysis of 28 studies of more than 5,300 moms-to-be. The report, published recently in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, found that women who exercised regularly were … [Read more...] about Key to avoiding a C-section could be in the gym

Like most uncomfortable symptoms during pregnancy, headaches are caused partly by a surge in hormones. Whether they come in the form of added pressure or shooting pains, headaches are one of the top-reported pregnancy ailments - but that doesn't make them any easier to deal with.How you may be making the problem worseThough they can occur at any point throughout pregnancy, … [Read more...] about Advil, Tylenol or aspirin during pregnancy: is anything safe?

Making Prenatal Workouts Count Before you pack up your gym bag, know this: Keeping active throughout the day is every bit as beneficial for your body as visiting the gym. In fact, logging extra couch time may hinder the benefits of your exercise routine in the long run. For a healthy pregnancy and a smoother delivery, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists … [Read more...] about How to make your prenatal workouts count