Healthy Pregnancy

Sometimes we can feel powerless over germs. Even after all our hand washing and sanitizing, we can still get sick. Although there’s no magical pill to avoid common viruses, there’s…

Winter can be almost as magical as the baby growing inside your belly. And that makes it the perfect time for a maternity photoshoot! Whether you live in feet of…

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…

You’re so excited to hear your baby’s heartbeat from home. You pull out your fetal doppler, turn it on, and get ready to lie down. Then you realize you forgot…

Getting the flu vaccine can seem like a tough decision during pregnancy. With all the disinformation on social media, it can be hard to tell if you’re protecting your baby…

Have you experienced sharp back pain during pregnancy? Unfortunately, you probably have. Somewhere between 50 and 70% of pregnant women experience backaches. Although it’s a common issue, it can be difficult…

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…

Hypertension (AKA high blood pressure) is the most common medical disorder during pregnancy. It’s estimated to affect 6 to 8% of pregnancies. It’s also responsible for about 12% of maternal deaths.…

Making a pregnancy journal is a fun hobby that gets you even more excited about your baby. Another benefit is that it can double as a keepsake you can show…

Out of all the problems you need to look out for during pregnancy, high blood pressure tops the list. That’s because it comes along with a whole host of complications…