Pregnancy Health

While you're in the early stages of pregnancy, you may begin to wonder about all those cravings you've heard about. When will they start? Will I really make my husband go in the middle of the night to get me ice cream? What's all the fuss about pickles? Well, pregnancy cravings are different from regular cravings you get. Once you begin craving a specific food item, it … [Read more...] about 8 most common food cravings

For even the most adventurous eaters among us, there may be one item on the menu that raises an eyebrow - the human placenta. Yet, thanks to some press from celebrity moms, more pregnant women are considering adding their afterbirth to their postpartum diets. Here's what you should know before you sign up to take your placenta home. The back story The placenta is an organ … [Read more...] about Placenta, it’s what’s for dinner: What you should know

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this week gives fish-lovers new hope during pregnancy. For years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cautioned expectant mothers against eating too much fish during pregnancy: not more than two servings of fish per week. This advice is meant to keep developing babies safe from the effects of mercury, a … [Read more...] about Breaking news: Study suggests the more fish, the better during pregnancy

When your nesting instinct kicks in during pregnancy and you have an itch to overhaul your pad, give special thought to how you'll decorate the nursery. With all the new paint, carpeting and furniture you have on your shopping list, you may be bringing in something you didn't bargain for - an upwards of 300 toxic chemicals. Here's how to minimize your toxic load … [Read more...] about 6 healthy tips for keeping toxins out of your baby’s nursery

Added baby weight and nightly cravings may make you wonder whether or not it's OK to workout during your pregnancy. The answer to that question can be complicated and is something you should discuss with your health care provider before taking any action. Exercise during pregnancy won't be a problem if it's something you did regularly before you were expecting. Of course, … [Read more...] about 5 surprising benefits of exercising during pregnancy