You found out you are pregnant. Never has it been more crucial to eat well. Not eating well during your pregnancy can increase your risk of complications. Eating well has never been easier during pregnancy than it is now. First, remember that once you hit the second trimester, you should be eating about 300 more … Read more
When you are pregnant, suddenly there is advice to be found everywhere. There are also many products, promises and outright lies. When you talk about soda pop, pregnancy, diet patch, nutrition and the truth all in the same breath, the information available can be misleading. It is critical that an expectant mother understand the truth … Read more
The first trimester of the pregnancy can be quite queasy. Most pregnant women experience either morning or evening sickness. It’s not necessary that all women may experience nausea. Many women have been known to simply breeze through their pregnancy. It may also be difficult for women to get up in the morning. The best part … Read more
Heartburn does not just affect those who are high stressed or love their spicy foods. Pregnant women suffer from heartburn too. You will find as your pregnancy progresses that antacids tend to become your best friend. Heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. It is when the acid from your stomach leaks up into … Read more
Prenatal vitamins are one of the most important vitamins that you take through out your pregnancy. Ideally, you should start taking prenatal vitamins when you are trying to conceive a baby. By taking prenatal while you are trying to conceive, you are preparing your body for the challenging task that lies ahead. Some experts believe … Read more
A majority of plus sized women who are pregnant will experience a healthy pregnancy, but they are at a risk of having a more bumpy ride than someone who is not overweight. Women who are overweight, or have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more are at a greater risk of certain pregnancy … Read more
Planning ahead when it comes to food could mean the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices. It helps us learn how to undo our bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to try and change any bad habits you may have. The best way to break bad habits and to … Read more
Do you find yourself suddenly feeling queasy at the thought of the left over pasta that you could not get enough of the other night? Food aversions are a normal part of pregnancy and the flip side to food cravings. Nearly eighty five percent of all pregnant women suffer from food aversions. Food aversion is … Read more
You are besides yourself with joy as you see that your pregnancy test is postive. You find yourself already caressing your stomach in hopes that your little one can feel you. The next nine months are going to be an exciting time for you and your baby. You are going to have a human life … Read more
When you are pregnant, suddenly there is advice to be found everywhere. There are also many products, promises and outright lies. When you talk about soda pop, pregnancy, diet patch, nutrition and the truth all in the same breath, the information available can be misleading. It is critical that an expectant mother understand the truth … Read more