Whether you’re hoping to get pregnant or prefer not to be, missing a period brings a lot of anxiety. Can you rely on your drugstore pregnancy test to give you an answer? That’s a question I get a lot, and … Continue reading
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The foods that help—and hurt—when you have morning sickness
To call what pregnant women go through with nausea “morning sickness” is to tell about a tenth of the story. I vote we rename it to tell the whole truth. How about something like, “Lady, Welcome to Three Months of … Continue reading
Pregnant moms need flu protection too
Steering clear of X-rays and many over-the-counter medications is important when you’re pregnant. But flu shots are a must for your protection and for the protection of your baby. Studies show that babies born to mothers that were given the … Continue reading
A dramatic night on Downton Abbey sheds light on a dangerous pregnancy condition
We were all shocked when the most beloved of the Crawley sisters, Lady Sybil, died following childbirth. It was devastating to every character that loved her and throughout the tragic events viewers heard characters repeatedly say, “This can’t be happening … Continue reading
Beautiful Beginnings: Your Pregnancy Primer
A free monthly event for expecting and soon-to-be-expecting mothers If you’re anticipating a new baby, you know how hard it can be to track down all of the information you need. With Beautiful Beginnings we bring pregnancy and healthcare experts … Continue reading
When pregnancy is a royal pain
Morning sickness isn’t uncommon. In fact, since 70 to 80 percent of women have at least some mild nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, there are really only a very lucky few who don’t get it. Most of the time munching a few crackers before getting out of bed in the morning, or eating a number of small meals through the day, is all it takes to get through. Continue reading
Top 5 questions we receive from pregnant women
Every pregnancy is unique, right? You might be surprised to see just how alike pregnant moms are when it comes to their questions and concerns. I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 questions we’ve received from expectant moms and … Continue reading
Who is going to deliver your baby? Finding the doc for you
As soon as you become pregnant (or even before), the million-dollar question is how you find an OB/GYN to deliver your baby. What should you be looking for in a physician? The answer to this is different for each woman. Continue reading
Take action when you suspect premature labor
Any labor that begins before 37 weeks is considered premature or preterm labor, and it’s a serious complication of pregnancy. Premature births can lead to a lot of issues for babies — things like respiratory distress syndrome, infections, pneumonia, anemia and more. Continue reading
Mom’s high blood pressure may be linked to heart disease for baby
A study set out to determine whether pregnant women who take blood-pressure medication might be more likely to have babies with congenital heart disease. What researchers found instead was that it’s probably the condition itself instead of the medication that … Continue reading
