From food restrictions to genetic testing, pregnancy provides its own list of things to worry about. During the next nine months, while you focus on keeping baby healthy, we suggest leaving all other stresses on the cutting room floor - that includes angsting over your pushy mother-in-law's hurt feelings. Here are four perfectly reasonable things to brush off while you wait for … [Read more...] about 4 social situations to brush off during pregnancy
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Boy or girl? 3 old wives’ tales to predict the outcome
If you're waiting until your delivery date to find out if you're having a little boy or a little girl, the suspense must be killing you! Although it's exciting to surprise yourself, it's also fun to indulge some old wives' tales and see if you can't guess what Junior's gender will be once he or she finally arrives. Here are a few old-fashioned ways to predict which sex you're … [Read more...] about Boy or girl? 3 old wives’ tales to predict the outcome
Kick these 5 bad habits while you’re pregnant
Bust a bad vice From that surreal moment when you see two pink lines confirming you’re pregnant, you feel a flush of excitement and, at the same time, one stunning realization: “The party’s over!” No more Sunday mimosas, Starbucks mochas, smoke breaks, and working ’til all hours. Welcome to pregnancy, the ideal time to bust a bad habit or two that you’ve been neglecting to … [Read more...] about Kick these 5 bad habits while you’re pregnant
Road rules for traveling pregnant moms
Road Rules for traveling pregnant moms Summer road trips don’t have to be off-limits now that you’re pregnant. Here’s what you need to know for safe long-distance travel by car When and Where to Go Your second trimester, 13 to 26 weeks into your pregnancy, is the best time to travel—you’re over the constant queasiness but still have plenty of time before your due … [Read more...] about Road rules for traveling pregnant moms
5 annoying things to expect from family, friends during pregnancy
Morning sickness, an aching back and tearful episodes - these are the hallmarks of pregnancy. As moms-to-be, we suffer through these symptoms, knowing full well they come with the territory. But what comes as a surprise during these nine months? How little patience and understanding our fellow members of the human race can garner. If you're newly pregnant, heed this advice: … [Read more...] about 5 annoying things to expect from family, friends during pregnancy