When your whole body aches, the idea of climbing into a tub of warm bubbles might seem tempting. But hot tubs are a no no during pregnancy. Buy why? Is it just about the heat, or do you need to be concerned about the chemicals in the water? Plus, ways you can still be social when your friends want to take a dip!
You’re pregnant, and your baby has quickly taken over your body. Your skin is being pulled to capacity. Does this mean stretch marks are unavoidable? Is there anything you can do to prevent them, or is your "luck" simply dependent on genetics?
You’ve just had your baby. And since you have baby on the brain, you start to wonder how quickly you can get pregnant again. Can it happen immediately after giving birth? What if you haven’t had your period yet? What do you need to know about getting pregnant shortly after having a baby?
You arrive at your OB/GYN appointment, and they ask you to pee in a small cup. They’re not testing to see if you’re pregnant- so what exactly are they looking for? Will you need to pee in a cup before every appointment?
If you’re curious about delayed cord clamping and want to know the pros and cons, you’ve come to the right place. Clamping the cord separates the baby from the placenta and it is usually done immediately after birth, but recently there’s been a move to delay the clamping process.
Research shows that approximately 90% of women will get stretch marks during or after pregnancy, but luckily there are some techniques to prevent them and minimize their appearance. If you’re a new mom (or a not so new mom!) you may have questions about these little battle wounds. Wonder no more; today’s post will tell you everything you need to know about stretch marks.
As you get closer to your due date, your provider may perform a fetal non-stress test. The non-stress test (or NST, as it’s sometimes called) is an alternative to the contraction stress test. The NST gives similar results, but is less invasive and therefore more commonly used. Read on for all the details on this prenatal test!
If you’re expecting your first baby, you might be wondering… How will I know if I’m in labor? Will early labor and contractions be obvious? Will my water dramatically break like it does on television? Contrary to what you might see on the television and in movies, the water breaking is the first thing to happen only in about 20% of pregnancies.
Your period is late, but are you really pregnant? What are some of the common symptoms most women experience within the first month of pregnancy? I’m Sunny Gault with The New Mommy Media Network. We’ll answer that question and more after the break.
Prenatal fitness guru and new mom, Sara Haley, designed Expecting More® to help fit and healthy moms-to-be stay motivated, inspired and fit throughout their pregnancy. Based on her own experience with pregnancy, as well as training other pre and post-natal women, Sara saw the need for a comprehensive prenatal DVD training program. Expecting More® provides six different… Continue Reading
