Pregnancy and Air Travel: How to Fly Safely and Comfortably
While many of us host family members in our homes for the holidays, or are lucky enough to visit extended family nearby, some of us must endure the yearly ritual of air travel when December hits. And...
View ArticleFive Tips for Boosting Energy During Pregnancy
Whether it’s the nausea and rising hormones of the first trimester, the exponential growth of your baby during the second, or that heavy, uncomfortable feeling during the third trimester, your energy...
View ArticleSex During Pregnancy: Your Four Biggest Questions, Answered
A lot of change can take place in a couple’s marriage during pregnancy. On top of the congratulations, the stroller-buying, and the financial planning, your sex life may be altered a bit. As your body...
View ArticleTending Your Garden: Tips for Planting While Pregnant
Earlier this week, a friend of ours was at her local garden center, picking up a small bag of topsoil and a few beds of pansies to plant in her garden out back. As she approached the cashier, her baby...
View ArticleYou Just Found Out that You’re Pregnant: Now What?
You’ve missed your period. You’ve taken a pregnancy test and peered with incredulity at the plus sign on the stick. You’re, without a doubt, pregnant. Whether you’ve been trying for many months or have...
View Article“You Look Like You’re Ready to Burst!” Five Unwelcome Remarks People Make to...
A friend of ours, who is currently seven months pregnant, told us that on a very hot day last week, as she wore a dress that was essentially a muumuu, but the most comfortable article of clothing she...
View ArticleA Ten Point Guide to Staying Comfy When Traveling While Pregnant
It’s summer! Time for a trip to the Cape, a long weekend in Maine, or one last excursion abroad before your baby arrives. While you may have the travel bug as heat and humidity settle in and friends’...
View ArticleChorionic Villus Sampling: What is it, What are the Risks, and Are You a Good...
You may have heard rumors lately about a test that can be done to rule out certain genetic abnormalities and even the gender of your baby…at 10 – 12 weeks! The test is called chorionic villus sampling,...
View ArticleA New Home Pregnancy Test That Tells Whether You’re Pregnant…and How Far Along!
Maybe your periods are irregular, and trying to conceive feels like you’re flying blind. Or maybe you’ve been weaning after breastfeeding, and you’re not sure if your absent menstrual periods are...
View ArticlePregnancy Mythology: Seven Common Myths, Explored and Explained!
Did the woman who does your monthly pedicure look at your belly and “tsk” at you recently? Did your mother balk at your plan to fly off for a babymoon at six months pregnant? You may be the victim of...
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