Pregnancy Health

Having a baby is the most significant experience you and your partner may share during your relationship, helping bring the two of you closer together as you consider how you want to raise the little guy or gal that you've brought into the world. However, if your partner drinks alcohol, wine or liquor on a regular basis, this can present challenges during your pregnancy that … [Read more...] about What if your partner can’t stop drinking during pregnancy?

The best time for you and your partner to have sex when you're getting ready for baby is when you're ovulating. However, knowing exactly when you're ovulating isn't always easy, which is why there are tests and calculators available to tell you. Tracking basal body temperature is one of the most popular ways to determine ovulation, and once you get used to … [Read more...] about How to track your basal body temperature

Morning sickness, a common ailment in first time mothers, usually happens between the first and fourth month of pregnancy. Scientists are still unclear as to why it occurs, but the main suspect is usually hormone changes or low blood sugar. While morning sickness is inevitable for some women, you can alleviate symptoms with some natural pregnancy tips. Eat regularly Eating … [Read more...] about Natural pregnancy tips: How to alleviate morning sickness

The idea that listening to classical music while you're pregnant can help with newborn preparation is a popular rumor - so much so that you might see women walking around with headphones on their bellies. But is there any validity to this theory? The short answer is no. There have been no conclusive studies that have shown that listening to a certain kind of music … [Read more...] about Will listening to music help with newborn preparation?

Sleepless nights are totally normal when you're getting ready for baby, but at some point, you're going to need to catch some Zs for your health and the health of your unborn child. Expecting first time mothers are most likely to experience the most sleep problems in the third trimester, but don't be surprised if they occur earlier. Fortunately, there are … [Read more...] about Sleep well while expecting: Help for pregnant women