Getting 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 MoreWith food recalls and listeria outbreaks occurring regularly, it’s important for pregnant women to protect themselves. Your physician probably told you to nix unpasteurized cheeses, deli meats and sushi while you’re pregnant to avoid listeriosis, a serious infection....
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 MoreDoulas in general are becoming more and more known in the birthing community. Don’t get me wrong there are still people and indeed entire areas that may have to look up what a Doula is. But for the most part many know that a Doula is someone who provides informational, physical and emotional support to women in labor or in the postpartum period.
Read MorePregnant women who exercise regularly may be helping their babies beat high blood pressure in later life, say researchers. They found the children of mothers who were physically active – especially in the last three months of pregnancy – had significantly lower blood pressure....
Read MoreIf like me, you had been hoping to avoid a cesarean then you mostly likely avoided reading anything cesarean related during pregnancy, I definitely stuck my head in the sand and thought ‘it won’t happen to me’. Bad idea! It can happen to anyone, sometimes it’s unnecessary but .....
Read MoreIf you’re pregnant and revolted by formerly favorite foods and most everything else for that matter, you may be carrying a boy, a new study suggests. Polish researchers found that women carrying boy babies were more likely than those with girls to be squeamish in the first two trimesters of pregnancy.
Read MoreBetween babymoons and business trips, more and more women are traveling during their pregnancies. At least that’s the anecdotal evidence that Jan Rydfors, an obstetrician-gynecologist and a co-founder of the app Pregnancy Companion, has gathered from his patients.
Read MoreBetween listening to baby books, mothers and mother-in-laws, doctors, and old wives' tales, it’s hard to filter the truth from the misconceptions surrounding pregnancy. Being told what you can and can’t eat or drink is one of the biggest gray areas, especially when new research is released every year revealing more advice or forewarning.
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 MoreTill date an expectant mother was supposed to take prenatal vitamins along with calcium, iron and folic acid pills that ensured better health and development of the baby. Sadly some essential nutrients missed getting adequate attention in her diet, especially vitamin B 12!
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 MoreWhen it comes to expanding her family, it looks like Shakira is just getting started. After she confirmed in August that she is expecting her second child with boyfriend Gerard Pique, her mother revealed she is pregnant with another baby boy.
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 MoreDid you think that the worst of your mood swings was over during your pregnancy? Well, then you better prepare yourself for the worst. Moodiness does not end with pregnancy but goes well beyond it. You will have to deal with mood swings even post pregnancy and that might be difficult both for you and your partner.
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.
Read MoreMama, we've all heard it said: good prenatal nutrition is the cornerstone of growing a healthy little person in nine short months. But what about what we eat before pregnancy? Does that matter? Yes, and maybe way more than we ever thought, say researchers...
Read MoreAlthough anti-depressant medications may have helped you before, experts agree they can be risky for both you and your baby.Here, find out what the latest research shows and what you should consider before taking your next dose.
Read MoreKate Middleton, 32, had a secret that she kept from almost everyone — including her husband’s, 32-year-old Prince William, family. So, when exactly did Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and the Middleton family find out that Kate was pregnant again? The answer may shock you!
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