pregnancy blogs

Infections may be no big deal—but during pregnancy, they can lead to serious health problems for you and your baby. Illnesses that do not cause symptoms can cause birth defects,…

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…

When it comes to pregnancy, what are you dreading the most? Apart from the annoying pregnancy symptoms, it’s probably the pain of labor. Many women have anxiety thinking about how…

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…

You’ve probably read about the dangers of high blood pressure during pregnancy. But what about low blood pressure? During early pregnancy, many women notice their blood pressure drop and aren’t…

Morning sickness is one of the most common, yet annoying, pregnancy symptoms. When the nausea strikes, we wish we could reach for any medication to cure the feeling. During 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…

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…