Archive for May, 2009
Pregnant And Smoking? Why You May Have Trouble Quitting
Researchers have found a common genetic variation that may explain why some pregnant women find it so hard to quit smoking.
When pregnant women smoke, they increase the chances that their baby will be born underweight, and that they may have problems during delivery. [Pregnancy Complications]
Knowing the importance of not smoking, women are [...]
Eliminating Pesky Hair Growth During Pregnancy
It is common for women who are pregnant to begin growing excess hair. This hair may appear on your stomach, face or even your hands.
At a time when you feel the most feminine, you may feel that your manly side is showing a little too much.
Excess hair growth usually begins during the [...]
Folic Acid May Help Avoid Premature Births
Folic acid is recognized as preventing certain birth defects if taken before and during early pregnancy.
Now scientists have discovered that it can also reduce the risk of babies being born prematurely if a supplement is taken for a longer period.
The results are making it seem likely, that the medical profession will recommend [...]
Dealing With Workplace Stress While You Are Pregnant
If you decide to continue working while you are pregnant, you will surely have to deal with workplace stress.
No matter how peaceful your job is, or how relaxing it may be, stress always finds a way to show up. This is especially true when you are pregnant.
During this time your hormone levels [...]
Will I Deliver My Baby In The Car On The Way To The Hospital?
Mary is the expectant mom who wonders if she’ll make it to the hospital in time to deliver her baby.
It is true that some impatient babies aren’t willing to wait for what mom has planned, and decide instead to be born at home, or in the car.
There are two important things [...]
Coping With The Changes In Your Body When You Are Pregnant
During pregnancy your body will go through many changes. Your hips and stomach will become larger.
Your feet may swell, and your skin may become dry. None of the changes are fun, and you may begin to feel like your body is changing completely.
However, these changes are temporary. After the baby is born, [...]
4 Steps For Avoiding Depression During Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a very stressful and emotional time, for most mothers.
Your body is changing very quickly, your hormones are out of control, and you feel the burden of parental responsibility starting to take hold.
You may feel like it is easier to go to bed and sleep through the next nine [...]
How Sexually Transmitted Diseases Can Affect Your Pregnancy?
You are not alone if you are a woman who is pregnant and has a sexually transmitted disease.
Thousands of cases are reported everyday in the United States. Pregnancy should be a wonderful experience in your life. An STD can complicate your pregnancy.
Your physician will base treatment on what kind of [...]
Making The Decision To Conceive A Baby
Planning a pregnancy can be a very exciting time for a couple, reading up on what’s involved and making plans for a future together. It often brings a man and women much closer together.
Some of the questions a couple can have are: Are we ready to have a baby? When is the [...]
Something To Remember When Trying To Become Pregnant
Once a couple starts to consider having children the subject of fertility should be a joint venture.
There is just as much for the male to contribute especially in the early stages as his partner.
Although the focus is usually put on the soon to be expectant mother, a change of lifestyle would benefit [...]
