Pregnancy is among the most drastic changes the human body can undergo, and not all these changes are smooth. Reports show that between 50 to 70 percent of pregnant women experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy.
Read MorePregnancy is a frustrating wash of grays, and even the best pregnancy books hit too many refrains of “maybe, maybe not” for those of us who like clear, absolute, black-and-white instructions. Maybe you’ll have morning sickness. Maybe you won’t...
Read MoreResearchers have found a link between prenatal BPA exposure and body fat levels in children at age 7. BPA has been said to act as an endocrine disrupter, meaning it alters the way hormones work in the body.
Read MoreMums who are physically active while pregnant are more likely to have active children, if you believe the results of mice experiments.
Read MoreThe correlation between weight gain and stillbirth is not clear, but scientists think fat tissue in overweight women can cause high blood pressure which can put the foetus at risk.
Read MorePregnancy weight gain is not a fun side effect of becoming a mom for most women. While some of the additional weight is inevitable...
Read MoreAutism strikes 1 in 68 kids, and a new study has uncovered one factor that appears to play a role.
Read MoreIf you can’t resist lighting up when having a drink with friends, blame your mother. A study found that mother’s diet in pregnancy affects her unborn child’s taste for cigarettes and alcohol.
Read MoreHaving children may permanently affect a woman's brain and could increase her risk of dementia in later life, according to a new study. The surge in hormones women experience during the nine months of pregnancy....
Read MoreIt’s easy to get stressed out during pregnancy; you’re growing a human being and preparing to raise it to adulthood, after all! But too much stress can be especially detrimental during pregnancy, contributing to eczema and asthma in baby.
Read MoreFor years pregnant women have been warned about eating tuna because of concerns about mercury exposure. But a federal panel has reignited the debate about the benefits and risks of eating tuna and other seafood during pregnancy.
Read MoreAbout 50 percent of all pregnancies are unplanned, which is why maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for women who are at childbearing age and are sexually active.
Read MoreWomen trying to have a baby and those in the first first three months of pregnancy are advised to avoid alcohol altogether under updated advice from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Read MoreGetting the flu is miserable for most people, but if you’re pregnant it can be dangerous. The number of pregnant women who choose to get the flu vaccine is on the rise, with about 52 percent opting in during the 2013-14 flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read MorePregnant women who have not had chickenpox should be advised to avoid contact with people with the virus and be referred to a specialist if they develop the rash, say updated guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Read MoreA woman's pre-pregnancy lifestyle may strongly impact her risk of developing diabetes while pregnant. Healthy eating, regular exercise, healthy weight and no history of smoking before pregnancy were each powerfully linked to whether women would develop "gestational diabetes," according to a new U.S. study.
Read MoreAlthough drinking during pregnancy has long been considered taboo, new research suggests that as many as one in 20 U.S. children may have health or behavioral problems related to alcohol exposure before birth. The study found that between 2.4 percent and 4.8 percent of children have some kind of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or FASD.
Read MoreMany women struggle with weight gain during pregnancy. Whether they are already overweight, or simply fighting the battle of cravings, it can be tough to maintain a healthy weight gain during pregnancy. To do so, you need Healthy Food Choices During Pregnancy.
Read MoreChildren of women exposed to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of lung problems, according to a new study. In the study of 398 mother-infant pairs, researchers looked at the mothers' exposure to BPA during pregnancy by examining the concentration of the chemical in their urine.
Read MoreGetting enough quality sleep during pregnancy may be a challenge. (especially during the first and third trimesters) and nothing should come in between you and some quality beauty rest. Here are some proven, helpful tips on how to get a better night’s sleep tonight.
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