Is this your first pregnancy? Wondering what different types of contractions feel like and when they should start? Here’s how to tell true labor contractions apart from other types of contractions — including false labor and Braxton Hicks contractions.
2nd Trimester
There are so many things happening during the 2nd trimester of your pregnancy! Most women feel a resurgence of energy, and the baby is growing a lot during this time. Here's everything you want to know about your pregnancy in the second trimester from women who've been there.
One Mom’s Helpful Advice For An Organic Pregnancy… On A Budget
Whether you have issues with regular (traditional) pregnancy products or not, there’s just something special about wanting to protect your baby’s health and pureness from conception to birth. I’ve got some great suggestions for you… that helped me when I was pregnant and looking for organic pregnancy products on a budget. See which ingredients in foods & beauty products are safe to use during pregnancy.
The Best Summer Pregnancy Tips: A Mom Of 3 Shares Some Clever Ways To Beat The Heat When You’re Pregnant
When you have a summer pregnancy like I did, you have to find some creative ways to beat the heat. When you’re pregnant, you feel hotter than other people — and your baby feels even hotter than you do! Here are more than 30 fun ways to stay cool during the hot summer months when you’re expecting.
Pregnancy & Allergies: A Mom Shares The Best Natural Ways To Fight Allergies During Pregnancy
Pregnancy & allergies seem to go hand in hand. During my pregnancy, I had a stuffy nose all the time and excruciating headaches, too. Natural remedies are better than over-the-counter medications when you’re pregnant — so here’s a list of natural remedies to help you manage spring allergies during pregnancy.
Scary Facts About Pregnancy: 15 Things About Being Pregnant That Are Not Attractive… And May Just Drive You Crazy!
We usually hear about the sweet & rosy things associated with pregnancy. Here are some of the lesser known facts about pregnancy & what happens to your body
How To Deal With Baby Gender Disappointment… What If The Baby’s Sex Isn’t What You Had Hoped?
Some women are sad when they first learn the sex of their baby. I was. Here’s how I dealt with baby gender disappointment. Hopefully my tips will help you too
The Frustrations Of Having Gestational Diabetes (…And Making Sense Of The Gestational Diabetes Diet)
Having gestational diabetes means you have to change the way you think, eat, and live. The Gestational Diabetes Diet dictates what you eat and when you eat.
Glucose Test For Gestational Diabetes: What Happens When You Fail The Glucose Tolerance Test?
Pregnant? Wondering what the glucose tolerance test is like and what happens if you fail it? Here’s my experience with gestational diabetes testing.
Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy – How To Get Through It With Ease
If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, the information regarding treatment can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to minimize the complications associated with gestational diabetes. Some of them are even FUN!
Baby Gender Predictor Tests: Fun Ways To Figure Out If You’re Having A Boy Or A Girl
Will your new baby be a boy or a girl? Here are lots of fun ways to try and predict the sex of your baby!
6 Sweet Snacks Safe For Gestational Diabetes
I’m treating my pregnancy’s gestational diabetes with an ADA meal plan, oral Glyburide, and daily exercise. But I still get those sweet cravings! What snacks are safe for gestational diabetes patients? Here’s are 6 sweet snacks that pregnant women can eat without worrying!
How To Survive Your Glucose Tolerance Tests
I’m pregnant and not feeling good. Here’s what happened when I had elevated results on the gestational diabetes screening at 28 weeks — and some tips for surviving the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.
