Women who are planning to get pregnant or who are already pregnant should make sure they are prepared mentally and physically to have a healthy and successful pregnancy. Women who want to be mothers have to consider they’re life circumstances and lifestyles to make sure they are ready. It's important to have good prenatal care to make sure that your baby is healthy…
Every pregnant mom understands how vital proper nutrition during pregnancy is to the health of the little child growing inside her. Below, we discuss everything you need to know about nutrition during pregnancy, including what foods you can or can't eat. Because a pregnant mom looks after two lives, she needs a list of the right foods to eat and how much. She’ll…
It's not a simple matter to stay fit while caring for a little bundle that needs nutrition. If this is you, you're a mom who needs to know about safe pregnancy workouts. We introduce you to a few pregnancy workouts, which only keep excess weight off when accompanied by proper nutrition. The benefits of pregnancy workouts Few moms of yesteryear exercised while they…
Becoming a new mother opens a new chapter in your life. All new moms need to understand what happens during pregnancy. We share what happens during the nine pregnancy stages and the possible complications of gestation. This article has suggestions on how to avoid them as well. What happens at each stage of pregnancy? Pregnancy usually lasts for nine months for humans and,…
A new baby is a milestone and means having to make changes. If you aren't feeding him/her infant formula, a new breastfeeding diet is in order. What you put into your body makes a difference to your baby's health. We indicate what foods you should and shouldn't eat during breastfeeding and suggest lifestyle changes that you should make if you choose this route.…
Pregnancy stretch marks are long, narrow stripes or lines that appear on the skin of many women. The appearance of pregnancy stretch marks is common during or after pregnancy or after a sudden change in weight. In fact, they are prevalent in 70 to 90 percent of pregnant women. This article will highlight all you need to know about stretch marks during pregnancy,…
Many pregnant women, who find it hard to go without a puff, are guilty of smoking despite knowing all the harmful effects it has on their unborn baby. Not giving up cigarettes, however, can have long-term adverse effects on your future baby's health and development. Quitting, as we know, benefits the body and mind. The Statistics The number of maternal smokers who smoke…
Did you experience gender disappointment when your gynecologist told you that a girl, and not a boy, was on the way? Feeling upset that you're having a baby of the wrong gender isn't unusual. Gender disappointment is part and parcel of having a new baby. That said, like some women, you may take the news harder than others. A little sadness can become…