131 articles on "pregnancy"

Pregnancy Books

Besides being overwhelming, pregnancy can be an exciting time of life for most women. Luckily there a number of books that are available which can help you understand what is happening to your body, mind, and spirit during this period in your life. T...

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Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy

Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy by: Beverley Brooke When you are pregnant, you should be sure to wash all raw vegetables prior to consumption. Raw vegetables have the potential to carry toxoplasmosis, which is a parasite that is typically c...

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Pregnancy Guide 101 - A Synopsis For The Expectant Mother, All You Need To Know

Amazingly, just like no two people have the exact same thumbprints, no two women the world over experience the exact same sets of symptoms. This phenomenon makes pregnancy a very special thing indeed. Nevertheless, there are certain highlights that a...

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How does herpes affect pregnancy?

Herpes infection of the newborn (neonatal herpes) is extremely serious; many babies die and those who survive may have severe, lifelong disabilities. Neonatal herpes usually results from exposure of the baby to the virus during delivery. A few cases ...

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Stretch Marks: Prevention And Treatment During Pregnancy

Stretch Marks: Prevention And Treatment During Pregnancy by: James Brann, MD More than half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy. Otherwise known as striae gravidarum, stretch marks look like streaks on the sur...

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You Might Be Pregnant If....

Your breasts are now twice their normal size.One of the early trademarks of pregnancy are sensitive, sore breasts. This is caused by an increase in the level of hormones. However, this too will pass. Once your rising hormone levels have stabilized an...

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Exercise for Pregnancy - Ensure You Do It Right!

Unless one has severe health complications, regular exercising and physical activities are highly recommended for pregnant women. Regular exercising can be of great benefits emotionally, socially and health wise. Exercises that women are advised to t...

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Bleeding During Pregnancy - 5 Things You Must Do Immediately!

Did you know that over 30% of women who are pregnant experience some sort of bleeding or another while pregnant? Well, they do and this statistics is according to the APA (American Pregnancy Association). In fact even something as straightforward as ...

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Smoking During Pregnancy

Smoking During Pregnancy by: Beverley Brooke If you have been drinking up until the point when you become pregnant or smoking it is also vital that you stop doing so immediately. Many women worry that they consumed a few alcoholic drinks prior t...

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Are You Afraid That You Might Be Pregnant?

Getting pregnant is a nerve wracking experience. Whether it was a planned pregnancy or an unplanned pregnancy, there will be questions, fears, anxieties, and doubts. However, an unplanned pregnancy can be accompanied by feelings of loneliness and des...

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