Are you curious about what’s considered normal when it comes to pregnancy weight gain? Find out how much to gain and when, and what you’ll need to consider if you’re already under- or overweight. Your body undergoes dramatic changes during pregnancy. Organs shift, the baby grows, and weight is gained. Today, most doctors suggest that healthy … Read more about Pregnancy Weight Gain Facts – How do all those pounds add up?
Watching pregnant celebrities is the new national pastime. But for some women, it isn’t a fight to stay thin but rather a battle to put on weight. Approximately one in every four or five women gains an inadequate amount of weight during pregnancy, according to Dr. Toya Ellis, MD, fellow of the American College of … Read more about The Skinny Pregnancy: When Putting on Weight Is Easier Said than Done
Are you overweight and pregnant? Get tips from the experts on how to look good and feel great all the way up to your due date. Kara Islington weighed 236 pounds when she found out she was expecting her first child. “I was absolutely thrilled to be pregnant, but because of my size, I felt … Read more about 5 Essentials for a Healthy, Happy Plus-Size Pregnancy
Veins help maintain good circulation in the process that ultimately provides oxygen to your extremities and your unborn child. Learn how to care for your veins during pregnancy and spot potential problems. If you’re expecting, you know that pregnancy is a time of physical turmoil. While you may be ecstatic about the pending arrival of … Read more about Put Up Your Feet! Vein Health and Pregnancy
Learn the benefits of exercise for an expecting woman, what to avoid, and guidelines for safe exercising in pregnancy. More and more women are continuing their exercise programs when pregnant. Charlotte Case, 34, gave birth to her daughter, India, two weeks ago and continued her workout until shortly before the birth. “I was swimming, doing body conditioning, … Read more about Exercising When You’re Expecting
We all know that drinking water helps keep you healthy. It’s even more important to get plenty of H2O when you’re pregnant. I knew I should have been drinking more water, but I didn’t want to slow down my family with frequent bathroom breaks. After all, I was finally over the nausea of my first trimester and enjoying the … Read more about Water and Pregnancy: How Much to Drink (and Why!)
Swelling, snoring, acne … pregnancy can have some unfortunate side effects, but there are some steps you can take to ease these woes. Pregnancy puts your body through plenty of changes: Some beautiful—like your protruding, rounded tummy—and some not so pretty, like swollen ankles and acne. While most of these unappealing symptoms end after your baby’s … Read more about 5 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms—and How to Deal with Them
Everyone has had a bout of gas at one time or another, but pregnant women tend to suffer even more. Fortunately, we’ve come up with several ways to help you beat the bloat. It may be embarrassing to talk about, but that doesn’t make it any less of a fact: people have gas. Whether through … Read more about Excuse Me! 5 Ways to Relieve Bloating and Gas during Pregnancy
What it means when pregnancy cravings get out of control. When cravings during pregnancy escalate beyond ice cream and pickles to things such as chalk or clay, pica may be to blame. Nearly everyone has heard of the strange food cravings and aversions pregnant women experience—including the proverbial ice cream and pickles. But many people are … Read more about Symptoms and Treatment of Pica
The boiled-down basics for eating right while expecting. Trying to figure out what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy is complicated! This simple primer can help you keep it all straight and set you on the perfect nutritional path (without too much fuss!). Wondering how you’ll need to change your diet to accommodate your … Read more about The 6 Rules of Pregnancy Nutrition