Topsy Turvy Can you budge a breech baby? You’ve been feeling ninja-like kicks to your cervix for a few days now, and at your next prenatal, the ob/gyn confirms your suspicions. Not that you’re carrying the next Jackie Chan, but that baby’s “breech.” Although it’s normal for a fetus to change positions through week 35, 3 to 4 percent of babies go breech for good, meaning their … [Read more...] about Preparing for a “breech baby”
Pregnancy Health
A healthy lifestyle could mean a healthier pregnancy
Chances are, you'd do anything to ensure that you have a healthy, happy pregnancy that ends with the delivery of a healthy child. While you can't change certain aspects of your life or human nature that might impact your ability to achieve this goal, there might be one thing you can do for yourself and your unborn child to increase your chances of having zero complications. A … [Read more...] about A healthy lifestyle could mean a healthier pregnancy
Does pregnancy heartburn mean your baby has a lot of hair?
Was your baby's hair the cause of your heartburn? While searching for natural pregnancy tips to relieve heartburn, you may have come across claims surrounding the link between heartburn during pregnancy and the amount of hair that your baby has. Some people think that if your baby has a lot of hair, this could be what's causing pregnancy heartburn. But is this true, or just … [Read more...] about Does pregnancy heartburn mean your baby has a lot of hair?
Is it true that babies can be born with teeth?
There are lots of rumors out there surrounding pregnancy, delivery and newborn care. From whacky pregnancy tales to unheard-of infant conditions, it can be hard to decipher fact from fiction. So, when you hear a news story about a baby being born with teeth, is it something you should believe or brush off as myth? As it turns out, babies can be born with teeth, but it's a very … [Read more...] about Is it true that babies can be born with teeth?
What causes leg cramps at night during pregnancy?
Pregnancy has a pretty well-known reputation for causing a variety of sometimes wacky symptoms. From hair growth, to weight gain, to unexplained food cravings, there's a lot that pregnancy does to your body. Much of the time, these symptoms are the direct result of pregnancy hormones like estrogen, human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone, which go through many changes … [Read more...] about What causes leg cramps at night during pregnancy?