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
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Top pregnancy worries of first time moms
Feeling anxious about your pregnancy? Learn more about the top pregnancy fears From the moment you find out you're pregnant, your head starts buzzing with all sorts of ideas and thoughts you may not have expected. You're more than likely to even start worrying about things such as exercising while pregnant, the first trimester screening and other scary fears you've either … [Read more...] about Top pregnancy worries of first time moms
Pregnancy sleep problems and solutions to let you sleep
Sleep Saboteurs Knock out these hassles and sleep like a baby Chances are you’ve heard this refrain: “Sleep now, because you won’t get much when the baby arrives.” It’s sound advice, for sure, but getting some shut-eye can be a challenge even in your second trimester. Sleep is elusive at this stage for many reasons. Fortunately, there are solutions— or at least ways to cope. … [Read more...] about Pregnancy sleep problems and solutions to let you sleep
Off limits! 5 foods you should avoid during pregnancy
From the first time you visit the doctor to confirm your pregnancy until your last prenatal appointment, your health care provider will continually remind you of foods that you can and cannot eat. Trust us, we know just how hard it can be to fight off the urge to indulge on a delectable plate of your favorite sushi or sip on a glass of wine after a hard day at the office. … [Read more...] about Off limits! 5 foods you should avoid during pregnancy
5 ways you’re making morning sickness worse
One of the most difficult parts about the first trimester of your pregnancy is dealing with morning sickness. This is very common in pregnancy, and most women experience at least some nausea. Feeling sick typically begins during the first month of pregnancy and can last well into the 16th week. However, some women experience morning sickness throughout their entire … [Read more...] about 5 ways you’re making morning sickness worse