Pregnancy Health

Have restless nights kept you from enjoying the first few months of your pregnancy? If you're expecting a baby, you're probably prepared to handle a range of challenges, but lack of sleep due to discomfort probably isn't one of them. While you may have a few solid, common sense ideas on how to sleep like a baby for the rest of your term, with these four helpful tips, you can … [Read more...] about Four tips for better sleep during pregnancy

Giving birth is a remarkable experience, and while many deliveries occur in a hospital setting, more women are turning to alternatives like home birthing for greater intimacy during the labor process. From Pamela Anderson to Gisele Bundchen, many celebrity pregnancies have resulted in home births. Former television personality and actress Ricki Lake sang her praises of the … [Read more...] about Is a home birth right for you?

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, made headlines with her first baby when she was hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a rare and intense form of morning sickness. While the Duchess was released from King Edward VII Hospital days later and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and baby, the condition, which can result in extreme nausea and dehydration, … [Read more...] about How much do you know about hyperemesis gravidarum?

Risks of having the flu during pregnancy Now that the colder weather is here, many people are gearing up for cold and flu season. As a pregnant woman, you're probably particularly concerned now that you have the health of your child to worry about, too. And new research has surfaced that tentatively suggests a link between a mother having the flu during a pregnancy and her … [Read more...] about Can the flu during pregnancy increase baby’s autism risk?