A National Institutes of Health study of US Women shows that extreme temperatures throughout pregnancy causes low birth weight of the newborn baby. The condition occurs when temperatures are either abnormally warm or cold during the third trimester or for the entire pregnancy. It is recommended that pregnant women limit their time out in extreme […]
This article highlights a very important health issue for expectant mothers around the world, which is how to keep oneself from gaining to much weight while pregnant. The main part of the article went over parameters and the results of a study conducted by Dr. Tammy Chang, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan […]
While pregnant you have many discussions and thoughts about how to keep your baby safe while in the womb. For one you have to eat healthy and smart so you don’t cause your baby any problems all the while keeping yourself healthy as well. There is new research showing that most American women do not […]
Unplanned pregnancies don’t mean you need to be in fear of judgement but accept that you will be a parent soon. If you have a stable job and plenty of support, there is nothing wrong with an unplanned pregnancy. Most women think that everything they have worked so hard to accomplish will disappear once they […]
Being a pregnant working mom isn’t easy but it is doable. The first trimester you may not look pregnant but you will be exhausted. Keeping up with your work load may be tough. If possible, work from home where you will feel more comfortable. Don’t expect a lot of sympathy from your […]
Are you a new mom getting beat up by questions and advice from total strangers? Or do you know a new mom and want to say the right thing? Don’t Say: Sleep when the baby sleeps…. Didn’t you want a natural childbirth? Are you breast feeding? Do you have him/her on a […]
According to American Journal of Public Health: United States infant mortality rates fell 13 percent from 2000 to 2013. During the same period, the number black infants who died before their first birthday was 11.1 deaths for every 1,000 live births, compared with just 5.1 deaths for every 1,000 white newborns. Researchers used government records […]
Pregnancy is a special time in most women’s lives, but it is not necessarily everyone’s business! Are you thrilled about the news, but not ready to share your special news with the world? This helpful article is filled with tips on how to keep the news about your little bundle of joy to yourself and […]
The NHS, in an attempt to persuade pregnant women to stop smoking, has asked hospitals to test pregnant women for level of carbon monoxide indicating their smoking habits. Duncan Selbie Public Health England’s (PHE) chief director wants women to be monitored by doctors and midwives throughout their pregnancy and wants them to help pregnant mothers […]
If you have ever been pregnant you know just how debilitating that “pregnancy fatigue” can be. It can make you want to spend all day in bed. It is one of the most common symptoms pregnant women suffer from, particularly during the first trimester. It is due to the huge increase in hormones during this […]
