Pregnancy

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

After staying without monthly periods for a while, any sign of vaginal bleeding could spark deep worry and panic. The blood could be due to many reasons, but when cramping is involved, it gives enough reason to worry. In the article, let’s discuss deeper about cramping and bleeding during pregnancy and what you can do

Eating a balanced diet is key during pregnancy and there will be times in your pregnancy where your diet may fall short of the necessary nutrients to ensure you maintain a healthy pregnancy. Taking pills can be a stressful process especially if you don’t do so on a regular basis but is it bad to

Being pregnant doesn’t mean you are eating for two but it does mean that the food you use to fuel your body will help create the little life starting inside you. Many times during pregnancy you may not feel like eating but what happens if you don’t eat enough during pregnancy? Is there anything to

Many of us have fallen into the trap of being addicted to caffeine. With so many Americans not being able to ‘function’ before their cup of Joe it can be a worrying time if you’re pregnant. Research has uncovered that caffeine poses a risk to unborn babies but what can you do if you accidentally

Exercise during pregnancy can help moms-to-be stay fit and healthy. Low impact exercises like walking, yoga and swimming are best for expectant moms, but can you go in a river when pregnant? Swimming in your local pool is a great idea, but open water swimming can be risky. If the natural waters are calling you,