It'd be nice if women could get all nine months of their pregnancies off of work, but unless you're already a stay-at-home mom or you have the nicest boss in the world, you're going to have to put in some hours during pregnancy. Depending on the industry and position you're in, your pregnancy may or may not have a big impact on your daily tasks. Regardless of how big the … [Read more...] about The do’s and don’ts of working while pregnant
Pregnancy Health
How do I make my baby’s brain bigger?
There are a lot of factors to consider when you're dealing with newborn preparation, from the diapers to the crib to the toys and much more. However, the most important aspects that mothers are concerned with aren't physical - it's mental. Read more: Want to avoid a C-section? Exercise! Every parent wants their kids to be geniuses, and mothers want to give their children … [Read more...] about How do I make my baby’s brain bigger?
10 tips to relieve morning sickness now
Feeling the familiar churning in your stomach that signals you're going to need a toilet, stat? Many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. While waking up with morning sickness (or suffering through it all day) is certainly no picnic, there are plenty of ways that you can relieve your symptoms and start to feel better. If you … [Read more...] about 10 tips to relieve morning sickness now
How to lose post-baby weight like Kim Kardashian
If you remember six or seven months ago, reality TV star Kim Kardashian was getting a lot of flak for the amount of weight she put on during her pregnancy. All things considered, no one was expecting her to reveal a sleek post-baby body any time soon, but she proved the critics wrong recently by posting pictures of herself in a bikini. According to Parade magazine, back in … [Read more...] about How to lose post-baby weight like Kim Kardashian
How does HIV affect pregnancy?
More than 1 million people in the U.S. are infected with HIV, which stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome, otherwise known as AIDS. About 540,000 new HIV infections occur each year, and 25 percent of those infections are in women. Because HIV can be transmitted from a mother to her baby during … [Read more...] about How does HIV affect pregnancy?