Pregnancy

Can you pump while pregnant? This is a hot topic amongst many expectant moms. Choosing to express breastmilk is a big decision. Whether you wish to stock up on colostrum beforehand or plan to exclusively pump, the information for future moms can be mind blowing. So, is it doable?  Can You Pump while Pregnant According […]

I struggled with recurring high blood pressure for months during my third pregnancy. When my doctor prescribed water pills, my gynecologist wasn’t for it, citing safety reasons. While doctors have been prescribing water pills since the 1960s, there’s contradicting information regarding their safety during pregnancy. So, can you take water pills while pregnant? Are they

You made it through the crazy mornings full of nausea and vomiting. Congratulations! You’re a superwoman. But, before you’re through with celebrating this achievement, another challenge pops up: Your feet are now swollen and painful. While shunning cute doll shoes for non-fashionable crocs hurts, don’t let it disturb you. You’re not alone. I will discuss

Pregnancy is intriguing. Your body undergoes various expected changes, including a bigger belly, sore breasts, foot pain, glowing skin, and weight gain. But, of all these new developments growing a bigger nose is rarely part of your pregnancy expectations. Have you experienced a wider nose during any of your pregnancies? Don’t freak out just yet.

Late night hunger during pregnancy is perfectly normal and in fact, is actually a good sign that your body is doing exactly what it needs to keep you and your baby fed and growing. But are them some late night snacks that should be avoided during pregnancy, keep reading to find out all the snacking

Pregnancy can almost feel as if you’re not in control. Your emotions are sent out of whack, tiger stripes are the new fashion and your breasts have doubled in size. The typical joys of pregnancy can become overwhelming but tingling feet during pregnancy isn’t always a symptom that has its own spotlight. So why are

Pregnancy is the glorious recognition that your body is creating new life. With the pregnancy fatigue and sickness donning your body the last thing you want is a sinus infection. But behold, germs now see you as an easy target with your immunity lowered. How to treat a sinus infection while pregnant? Is it as

While some pain is normal during pregnancy, muscle spasms can be painful and discomforting. No words can explain the excruciating pain in your legs, back, or abdomen, which strikes suddenly and disappears within seconds. Luckily, various prescription and over-the-counter medicine for managing pain/discomfort are available. But is the regular taking of muscle relaxers a safe

During my first pregnancy, everything was going well until I bought a new cat. Since then, I would sneeze endlessly thanks to a serious fur allergy. While I felt bad about the decision to sell the cat, what worried me most was whether the sneezing impacted my unborn munchkin. Have you also experienced frequent sneezing

Feeling a tingling in your fingers? Losing your grip a bit? Feeling like your strength is compromised? Being pregnant doesn’t only affect your stomach it can affect your entire body. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be a very real and frustrating condition but if these symptoms are new to you it begs the question does pregnancy