By the time you reach the fifth week of your pregnancy, your unborn child will be the size of a sesame seed, but despite his or her tiny size, this is when the fun parts of pregnancy really kick in. Why now? Well, there's a lot happening in your body; the fetus is developing his or her heart, muscles, cartilage and various layers of skin. It's like a tiny construction site is … [Read more...] about Pregnancy week 5: The fun is just beginning!
Pregnancy Health
Embrace motherhood while battling depression before and after birth
If you're a first time mother, you may be aglow with the joy of your firstborn growing inside of you, but it's not all sunshine and maternity fashion. Having a baby is a joyful event, but also one that causes your entire world to change. For some women, that change can leave them feeling overwhelmed and even depressed during what should be a time of celebration. Riding the ups … [Read more...] about Embrace motherhood while battling depression before and after birth
Don’t become a mosquito snack during pregnancy
With the Zika virus breaking out across Latin America, we'd be lying if we said we didn't have mosquitos on our mind. The virus is transmitted by mosquito bite and has devastating consequences for pregnant women and their developing babies. Both the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization are strongly urging pregnant women not to travel to countries where … [Read more...] about Don’t become a mosquito snack during pregnancy
Your man’s healthy sperm swim faster in winter and early spring
Many women pay close attention to their menstrual cycles when figuring out the best days to get pregnant, but maybe it's time to focus more on what's going on with your man. If you're trying to conceive and you haven't yet found success, the problem might lie in your man's sperm. It could be that his sperm haven't been at their healthiest lately. … [Read more...] about Your man’s healthy sperm swim faster in winter and early spring
Link between pregnancy diet and baby food allergies?
Does your diet during pregnancy impact your child's food allergies? As you know, all of the nutrients that you take in during pregnancy are passed on to your unborn child. The same is true when you're breastfeeding. Therefore, it seems pretty plausible that what you eat could affect your baby - in more ways than one. But is there a link between pregnancy diet and baby food … [Read more...] about Link between pregnancy diet and baby food allergies?