Pregnancy Health

If and when you're bent over the toilet during a pregnancy, whether you're a first time mom or a mom-to-be for the fourth time, you're not going to like morning sickness. Nothing feels good about a stomach that could get queasy at the drop of a hat - especially when you know you're supposed to be eating extra calories but just can't stomach anything. But even though nausea … [Read more...] about Is nausea during pregnancy actually a good thing?

You probably know that your breasts are going to get a bit fuller during pregnancy, but did you know that they can experience other changes as well? Your nipples might get larger, they might feel a bit more tender than usual, and they might even start leaking colostrum before delivery. In addition, you may find that your nipples are looking a bit darker than usual. If you're … [Read more...] about Why do nipples get darker during pregnancy?

You may have heard rumors that your feet grow during a pregnancy, and depending on how much you love shoes, this might've really freaked you out. The truth is, many pregnant women's feet do grow, but it's not usually that significant. Depending on your situation, your whole shoe closet might not have to go to waste. Here's the deal. Why does it happen? By now, you've probably … [Read more...] about Do your feet really grow when you’re pregnant?

Whether you're in your first trimester or your third, morning sickness might be a recurring issue for you. Not all women experience the stomach-churning effects of pregnancy-induced nausea, but for those who do, it's one of the worst parts of being pregnant. However, there are many ways to reduce the symptoms of morning sickness and make yourself feel better even on your worst … [Read more...] about Top 10 natural pregnancy tips to relieve morning sickness

Everyone knows that pregnancy can do some weird things to your body, from changing your shoe size, to making your breasts bigger, to giving you acne. It can even make your skin change color and your gums bleed when you brush your teeth. But did you know that pregnancy can also affect your hair? It's not just the hair on your head, either, but the hair on your face, arms and … [Read more...] about Why do women get hairier when they’re pregnant?