8 Tips for Getting Pregnant If You’re Having a Hard Time
Deciding to start a family is one of life’s biggest decisions. For some people, all stars have to align for them to move forward: Finding the right partner, being financially stable, and having a good support system. So if you’ve ticked all the boxes, yet month after month you discover you’re not pregnant despite all […]
What to Expect When Going Into Labor
Finding out you’re pregnant for the first time can be exciting. And scary. And overwhelming. You will learn so much in the weeks and months to come. Besides picking out names, decorating a nursery, and planning for maternity leave, you’ll likely figure out pretty quickly how to deal with morning sickness as well as other […]
6 Summer Tips for Expecting Mothers
People like to talk about the proverbial pregnancy glow. But let’s get real. No matter how happy you may be about expecting a little one, it can also be uncomfortable. And the discomfort can be exacerbated by the extra heat and humidity of the summer months. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to […]
What is Congenital CMV?
Finding out that your baby is sick is one of the most gut-wrenching experiences in the life of a parent. Your children are the center of your universe and knowing that they are suffering is a lot to handle. It can be more overwhelming if the child is diagnosed with something you’ve never heard of, […]
Pregnancy in Your 40s, What You Need to Know
Once upon a time, it was standard for most women to give birth during their 20s. It’s probably what your mom did and what many of your friends have done. However, as more women entered the workforce in the 80s and 90s, more women started to delay starting a family until well into their 30s. […]
Can I Have Caffeine While Pregnant?
For many people, drinking coffee is as essential as drinking water or eating daily meals. In addition, sometimes, few things will hit the spot as well as an ice-cold soda or a box of chocolate truffles. But the same way most women can give up a glass of wine with dinner for the sake of […]
I Just Found Out I’m Pregnant. Now What?
Finding out you’re pregnant comes with so many emotions but whatever your immediate reaction is, the reality is that at some point, you’ll have to take a deep breath and figure out what to do next. 8 Things to do After Finding Out You’re Pregnant 1. Wait to announce your pregnancy. While you may want […]
When Can I Find Out the Sex of the Baby?
Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most memorable experiences in a woman’s life. The news may come as a shock but once the enormity of what lies ahead sinks in, you have the thrill of telling everyone, and picking out names. This becomes your new normal: you’re pregnant. A little human being is […]
Is Traveling Safe During Pregnancy?
We’ve all heard about the changes that usually happen with pregnancy: Some women have a beautiful glow. Others experience severe morning sickness that makes them (and their life partners) miserable for the entirety of the first trimester. Swollen feet are a new reality. Bigger breasts take center stage. Some smells make you want to vomit. […]
How To Have a Healthy Pregnancy When You’re Diabetic
If you have diabetes, you have a long list of issues to be concerned about: your blood sugar levels, taking insulin shots, eating the right foods, having to pee a lot. But when you find out you’re pregnant, you have a new set of worries: Will your baby be ok? How will the hormonal changes […]