Pregnancy

Being pregnant and under the weather is no joke. Nearly everything in your medicine cabinet has now become off limits as it can affect your unborn bub. Yet as you sit full of snot, with watery eyes you can’t help but wonder can smelling vicks vaporub while pregnant be dangerous? After all, you aren’t eating […]

Pregnancy, the moment we truly see what our body is capable of. While you are looking forward to glowing skin and glossy hair, being pregnant can put a toll on your body. Things that you never thought twice about before now become a challenge. Bending in particular seems like a marathon but why do I

Jenny, my old good friend worked as a storekeeper until her 3rd month when she started experiencing severe lower back pain. Since her job involved lifting boxes, the doctor recommended bed rest, citing the probability of having a miscarriage. One of the most common questions among pregnant women is, “can lifting cause a miscarriage?” It

Pregnancy is a bitter-sweet period for couples. With hormonal shifts and worries about the coming of a new baby, a good percentage of women are often sensitive to any unusual treatment. They have high expectations of getting their husband’s support, understanding, and love. Unfortunately, men look at having a baby from a different perspective. Some

It’s been a month since Cate confirmed her pregnancy. Since it’s been smooth so far, she hears stories about morning sickness and other complications from friends. But, From when the pregnancy clocked six weeks, her stomach felt unusual. She hears rumbling, gurgling, and other weird sounds. Like Cate, are you wondering if your tummy is

When you are pregnant you feel extra special. With precious cargo on board, you may feel like wrapping yourself up in cotton wool. Any mom’s worst fear is falling during pregnancy. You are already filled with so much anxiety yet adding falling on your butt while pregnant into the mix can leave you in a

When you think about pregnancy most people think of a bump and how your lady parts are going to change, but it’s not till you actually experience pregnancy that you realize that it’s not just everything south of your belly button that can hurt. If you are suffering from pain under the bra line during

There is nothing more prominent than looking at those big tear filled eyes with arms stretched out. When your first born is upset they naturally turn to mom for comfort. Lifting a toddler while pregnant may be your only option, but is it safe? If you pick up your toddler are you harming your pregnancy

Congratulations! Your doctor just confirmed you’re pregnant. With a delicate being inside you to take care of, this period has numerous do’s and don’ts.  Sadly, your annual hiking trip day is drawing near, and you’re not sure if to miss the fun. This begs the question, “can climbing cause a miscarriage?” In the article, I

My sister-Sarah- and her boyfriend had been dating for two years until two months ago when she got pregnant. At first, the fiancé seemed excited, but he became distant, withdrawn, and elusive after some time. Are you like Sarah and thinking, “I’m pregnant and the father is ignoring me?” Worry not. You’re not alone. It’s