With every corner of the U.S. seemingly breaking out in a heat wave, concerns about the Zika virus are traveling fast. While this mosquito-transmitted virus may be mild for most, for pregnant women Zika carries the potential of serious birth defects for their developing babies. Currently, the reported cases in the United States can all be traced back to countries … [Read more...] about Pregnant? Avoid these mistakes applying bug spray
Pregnancy Health
3 reasons you shouldn’t be afraid to gain weight during pregnancy
The old adage "You're eating for two now" during pregnancy still finds its way into conversation, but in reality, this isn't really true. You're still in charge of consuming a healthy diet and managing your weight gain. However, you should remember that gaining weight during pregnancy is totally normal, depending on your pre-pregnancy weight. According to the Mayo Clinic, … [Read more...] about 3 reasons you shouldn’t be afraid to gain weight during pregnancy
A no-no food that might help you conceive?
A delicious pre-pregnancy diet Are you trying to conceive? Recent research suggests that you might have a better chance of becoming pregnant if you eat a diet that's rich in natural fats, like the kind you get from butter, mayonnaise and whole milk. Researchers at Harvard University found that women who ate the whole-fat versions of items like milk, cream cheese, and ice … [Read more...] about A no-no food that might help you conceive?
Top 5 healthy living habits to take up during pregnancy
If you just found out you're pregnant or are already planning the best days to get pregnant so you can conceive, it's time to reevaluate your lifestyle. You need to make sure that your habits are healthy enough to not only support your unborn child, but enable you to handle carrying and giving birth to your baby. Healthy living is the name of the game, but there's a lot that … [Read more...] about Top 5 healthy living habits to take up during pregnancy
Why do pregnant women have a bionic sense of smell?
Have you ever been around a pregnant co-worker who asked you to take your lunch to the break room or tone your perfume down a bit? While it might've seemed annoying at the time, now that you're a first time mother getting ready for baby, you can probably see where she was coming from. During a pregnancy, smells that used to go totally undetected or scents that you always … [Read more...] about Why do pregnant women have a bionic sense of smell?