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The list of food and drinks to avoid during pregnancy can be quite intimidating. Guidelines are regularly changing and while most pregnant women know to limit alcohol and coffee consumption, it is not always clear if other beverages are safe or not. Vitamin Water drinks are full of vitamins and minerals and are a tasty […]

Much to the dismay of many tired moms-to-be, medical professionals recommend caffeine consumption is reduced during pregnancy. You don’t have to say goodbye to coffee completely for 9 months, but you do need to limit the amount of caffeinated drinks you have in a day. If you are an exhausted expectant mom, you may be

Most moms-to-be know that their body is going to change during pregnancy. Expectant moms will need to invest in bigger bras; their belly will stretch, and their hair may transform into the most luscious locks you’ve ever seen. However, did you know that changes to your hormones and immune system mean that you are more

As you glance over the two striking lines on your pregnancy test a thousand things race through your mind. There’s finally an explanation for why you have been nauseous, and tired beyond belief. You have your big fat positive! As your body changes you may not give a second thought about your vagina at first

My sister’s pregnancy was progressing smoothly until recently. She started noticing a discolored vomit – blackish-brown in color. This is unlike the thick, foamy, clear vomit she occasionally had. Any black, blood-stained, or brownish vomiting during pregnancy could be weird and alarming to any woman. While it’s not a good sign, don’t panic yet. The

In my first pregnancy, we enjoyed carefree sex until the third trimester, when my gynecologist suggested we use condoms. My husband had recurring chlamydia that was under treatment. I always saw condoms as a form of birth control, and It didn’t hit me that they are effective in protecting against diseases. Further, I wasn’t sure

Eating whilst pregnant can become overwhelming. There are so many regulations when it comes to your diet. Eating fish is a great way of getting vitamins and Omega fats into your diet but it can be a tricky task knowing what fish is safe and when to avoid it. This leads us to ask ‘Is

Standing in the nurse’s office you may have never thought handing over your urine could be so alarming. As you do this time and time again you may begin to notice color changes or particles that look similar to tissue. Tissue in urine during pregnancy is not something to expect but what are these suspect

It was unbelievable when my cousin Sally got the news that salted bacon could be causing her legs to swell. “But, I have been eating it for breakfast since childhood?” she wondered. Her doctor advised that she cut down on salty meals, including pizza and sausages. This begs the question, “is too much salt bad

In my second pregnancy, I was elated once the ultrasound confirmed it was a girl! I shopped for sexy maternity wear online and was crazy about pink baby accessories. I was all set to enjoy the journey ahead. Surprisingly, my third month changed everything. The initially glowing face became full of acne, I added ten