Pregnancy

Pregnancy has a lot to answer for when it comes down to symptoms. It can literally disrupt everything from your toileting frequency to the taste of your favorite meal. You are not losing your mind thinking, ‘does food taste different when pregnant?’ In fact, your taste buds are also whipped up into the hormone frenzy […]

Your urine can tell a lot about your health. You will need to provide a sample at every appointment so doctors can test for UTIs and proteins that can signify issues in pregnancy. This is when you may notice your pee is smelling a little stronger than before. We know your body changes rapidly in

Being pregnant you expect your muscles to feel tender and general aches come with the territory. You anticipate these pains to be your back, belly, and hips after all these are the physically affected areas of pregnancy. But what about your ankles? These areas are directly affected but ankle pain during pregnancy can be a

Farting is a matter of life, it’s a fact but this doesn’t mean that letting out a public toot doesn’t want to make you curl up and hide. Loud smelly gas bubbles escape leaving you feeling less than glamorous. But why do pregnancy farts smell so bad? What is the deal with the pungent odor

Being mobile during pregnancy has many benefits but sometimes just that short walk can prove to be difficult. Pain and pregnancy are common but when your doctor suspects Piriformis Syndrome it can sound worse than it is. Piriformis syndrome in pregnancy can be painful and not what you need to add to your list of

Being pregnant sends your body into an array of crazy. You find things that you would never associate with being pregnant becoming an issue. One symptom, in particular, is tongue numbness in pregnancy. It’s crazy that every part of your being is now controlled or reacting because of the little life you are working hard

Eating a well-balanced diet is essential for a healthy pregnancy however there are times when your food choices can fall short of the recommended nutrients. This is when many of us turn to prenatal vitamins. With so many on the shelf, which one is the best? It can be confusing to know what to look

In her 30th week of pregnancy, my cousin Sandra’s recurring hip joint pain confined her to complete bed rest. The discomfort started in her fourth month, making standing and constant movements difficult. Are you also experiencing pain in the hip bone during pregnancy? Worry not. You’re not alone. Pregnancy is a delicate phase characterized by

Being pregnant you tend to expect mild aches and pains after all you’re making a new life. But one thing you may not be expecting is glute pain in pregnancy. Although it is common, butt pain can hang around until your little one arrives, fortunately, there are ways to help ease your symptoms. What is 

There is nothing worse than getting caught off guard with gas. Be it from your bottom or mouth, the expulsion of wind is seen as disgusting, especially in public. Excess wind is a rather downplayed pregnancy symptom but if you are the bearer of excessive burping in pregnancy you can bet that it has no