Pregnancy fitness is a very important part of staying healthy during this special time. It keeps your muscles toned, and prevents rapid weight gain. Exercise has also been shown to improve your mood, which is particularly helpful if you’re feeling tired and down. While you can’t undertake vigorous exercise while pregnant, there are options that [...]
Heartburn During Pregnancy
Although most women enjoy being pregnant, there are some parts that are less pleasant. Many women suffer from heartburn during pregnancy, and it can make them very uncomfortable. There are several reasons for this. The first reason is that the hormones of pregnancy can soften the sphincter that keeps food and acid in the stomach. [...]
Pregnancy Stretch Mark Prevention
One concern that pregnant women often have is the appearance of pregnancy stretch mark on their skin. These are purple marks that may appear on your tummy, breasts and thighs as your pregnancy progresses. Most pregnant women will get some stretch marks but the number varies significantly. Some ladies only get a few, yet others [...]
Halloween Costumes for the Pregnant Tummy
It’s fun dressing up at Halloween. However, it can be hard to find good Halloween costumes that accommodate your pregnant tummy. Here are some fun ideas that you may like to try. It’s not hard to dress up your bump as a round vegetable such as a pea or a pumpkin. Paint your tummy with [...]
Announcing Pregnancy to Loved Ones
It’s very exciting to find out that you are pregnant. It’s just as exciting announcing pregnancy to your family and friends. How you do this is entirely up to you. 1. Telling the new dad. You may want to plan some time just for the two of you to be together. After all, when the [...]
Pregnancy Breast Feeding
There’s no reason to stop breastfeeding a child just because you are pregnant with their sibling. Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy breast feeding doesn’t harm either you or the baby that’s growing inside you. You may find that your health care professional doesn’t agree with your choice to continue to breast feed through your pregnancy. [...]
