Stages of Pregnancy

Pregnancy triggers ravenous hunger but not for everyone. Having a bun in the oven usually leads to cravings and an increased appetite. Yet, some women feel turned off of food …

Having high blood pressure when pregnant is more common than you might think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood happens in one in every …

Most people think about bonding with their baby after they’re born. There’s many ways to connect with your bundle of joy before labor though. One great way to connect with …

The Truth Behind 5 Common Fetal Heart Monitor Myths If you haven’t used a fetal doppler yet, you may be turned off after reading one of the many myths about …

Fetal dopplers allow you to hear your baby’s heartbeat, but they can do a lot more too. Although fetal heartbeat monitors help you monitor your baby’s health, you can use …

You’ve probably heard of counting kicks during pregnancy, but is it really necessary? What’s the purpose and how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? Most experts agree that …

Your immune system changes during pregnancy, so making it stronger is a logical goal. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad advice out there. A magic supplement won’t protect you from …

There’s no shortage of pregnancy advice but when it comes from non-experts, it can be hard to tell what’s real. You may know that there’s cautions to take surrounding caffeine …

Eating healthy can be a challenge during pregnancy because—despite the fact you know it’s important—you may be too fatigued to cook. It can be overwhelming knowing that every night, you …

While baby weight and swollen ankles go away after birth, many women are left with scars that last a lifetime. We’re talking about something even more common than C-section scars: …