Pregnancy Health

Chances are you'd do anything to protect the health of your little one, whether it's giving up alcohol for nine months, regretfully putting your sushi addiction to rest or forcing yourself to exercise every day while pregnant. But if that's the case, and so many women are just as protective of their unborn children, why do less than half of pregnant women get flu … [Read more...] about Should you get a flu shot during a pregnancy?

There are several less-than-ideal side effects that some women experience during a pregnancy, and snoring is often one of them. In fact, a recent study from the University of Michigan found that 25 percent of the 1,700 pregnant women surveyed reported that they started snoring during their pregnancies. But could snoring be an indication of health issues down the line? Bad news … [Read more...] about Could snoring during pregnancy increase health risks?

Wouldn't it be nice to know that you're not likely to suffer a miscarriage during a pregnancy? It turns out that you may soon be able to. A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that a test of progesterone levels in pregnant women who were experiencing early symptoms of a possible miscarriage, including abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, helped … [Read more...] about Is it possible for a test to predict a miscarriage?

Whether you're in your first, second or third trimester, sleep is probably more difficult to come by now than it was before you were pregnant. From midnight bathroom trips to nighttime nausea to heartburn, there are so many pregnancy symptoms that make catching those Z's nearly impossible at times. But there are ways you can make it easier for yourself. Consider these tips for … [Read more...] about How to get a better night’s sleep during a pregnancy

During a pregnancy, hormones are going to cause problems when it comes to your mood. You may no longer be that level-headed woman who's able to take things in stride and handle your emotions - you might get a little psycho sometimes. But luckily you don't have to let these mood swings take over your life. Here are a few ways you can steer that wild roller … [Read more...] about How to deal with pregnancy mood swings