Although people get pregnant by accident all the time - about half of all U.S. pregnancies are unplanned - the reality of conceiving isn't as easy as many women would like to believe it is. When you consider everything that must go right for sperm to reach an egg and for that egg to successfully implant in the uterus, it seems like a miracle that anyone ever manages to … [Read more...] about How long does it take to get pregnant?
Pregnancy Health
What you really can’t eat during pregnancy
It can sometimes feel as though your pregnancy is just one big list of "don't"s - no unpasteurized cheese, no caffeine, no wine, no deli meats ... is there anything you can still enjoy? We're here to provide you with a handy guide on what foods to avoid during pregnancy, and which ones are A-OK. It goes without saying, but alcohol is a no-no. Researchers have … [Read more...] about What you really can’t eat during pregnancy
Why do you have to pee constantly when you’re pregnant?
Do you feel like you have to go to the bathroom every ten minutes? Is it agony trying to sit through a long car ride? Do you have to pause the DVR half a dozen times just to get through your favorite show? If you've noticed that your trips to the toilet are far more frequent now that you're pregnant, you're not alone - women at all stages of pregnancy report that being with … [Read more...] about Why do you have to pee constantly when you’re pregnant?
Victoria Beckham – not the only one who’s too posh to push
Anyone who's a Spice Girls fan probably knows a little something about Victoria Beckham's birthing history. The pin-thin pixie, who is mom to adorable sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz (and a little girl who's on the way!), has had three cesarean sections because she reportedly was "too posh too push." It turns out Mrs. David Beckham isn't the only woman … [Read more...] about Victoria Beckham – not the only one who’s too posh to push
Sticking to your vegetarian diet during your pregnancy
Some ladies adore red meat, while others follow a strict vegetarian diet. For those in the latter category, the question remains - should they continue to nix meat while they're expecting? The truth is that it's completely safe for pregnant women to follow a vegetarian (or even vegan!) diet. Of course, having said that, it's important for vegetarian moms-to-be … [Read more...] about Sticking to your vegetarian diet during your pregnancy