Pregnancy Health

Does your pregnancy diet determine your baby's risk of developing food allergies? Food allergies are becoming more prevalent these days, but no one really knows why the number of children who have allergies is growing. Scientists speculate that it might be because there's more awareness among doctors and parents, or maybe it's due to lower immunity levels caused by a lack of … [Read more...] about Is your pregnancy diet linked to baby’s allergy risk?

Some pregnancy symptoms are funnier than others, like food cravings and crazy mood swings, but one isn't as laugh-inducing as you might think. That's pregnancy gas. Also known as farting. And unfortunately, many moms-to-be have to deal with the embarrassment of it. But there are ways you can save your dignity and alleviate the urge to pass it - here's how. First … [Read more...] about One pregnancy symptom that’s certainly not a gas

The baby bump is the tell-tale sign of a pregnancy - it's practically become the icon of expecting mothers. But there are a lot of things that happen to your belly that you might not know about. Aside from the obvious fact that it'll be growing every day of your pregnancy, here are some other facts about pregnant bellies. It doesn't matter how high or how low it … [Read more...] about Everything you ever needed to know about your baby bump

The combined activities of eating for two and combating morning sickness make mealtime tough for many women during a pregnancy. How are you supposed to get those extra calories in if you can't even stomach them? One way to sidestep nausea after eating is to separate your food into snacks rather than large meals, which could also help prevent heartburn. These smaller … [Read more...] about Top 10 healthy snacks to curb pregnancy cravings

Quitting work two months earlier than your due date sounds like a fantasy to many moms, but new research suggests that stopping work early could be beneficial to your unborn baby. While you might not have a choice because of your company's maternity leave policy, this study could potentially impact the standard amount of maternity leave that's granted to U.S. women in the … [Read more...] about Is working late into your pregnancy affecting your baby?