Pregnancy
3 Months Pregnant
It's possible that you might start to project a small baby bump sometime soon, although every mom-to-be starts to show at different times, and you might have to wait another few weeks. By this month, your uterus has ...
2 Months Pregnant
Don’t expect to see too much of a belly bump at two months pregnant. At this stage, your body probably won’t look dramatically different. What you might notice, though, is that in addition to some sensitivity and soreness, ...
6 Weeks Pregnant
6 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby’s Development
Now that you’re six weeks pregnant, your little one is developing new features. This week’s most importan...
5 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby's Development
Even though you’re just five weeks pregnant, lots of changes are taking place. The placenta and the beginnings of the umbilical cord are developing...
When Does Morning Sickness Start and How Long Does It Last?
Many moms-to-be start to experience nausea and vomiting - aka morning sickness - in the first month or two of pregnancy. Read on to find out when m...
Working and Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
With all of the physical concerns that pregnancy brings, you may wonder whether you ought to stop working. The vast majority of women can continue ...
I Struggled Through Hyperemesis Gravidarum Three Times and I’d Do It Again
It was only a few weeks ago Kate Middleton announced her third pregnancy. While the world shared in the joy with the Royal Family, my first thought...
Why You Might Get Acne During Pregnancy and Safe Treatment Options
You might have noticed you’ve developed acne during your pregnancy or that your blemishes are getting worse. Although this can be an annoying pregn...
Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The good news is that ectopic pregnancies are rare. However, when they occur they require medical attention, so it’s helpful to be informed, just i...
What Is Preeclampsia and How to Manage It
Preeclampsia is a rare, serious condition that is important to watch out for during pregnancy, particularly if you have one of the known risk facto...
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy: Symptoms and Treatment
You may not have heard of it, but toxoplasmosis is an infection that comes from one of the world’s most common parasites. The infection is usually ...
Placenta Accreta: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks
In most pregnancies, the placenta easily detaches from the wall of the uterus after delivery, but in some rare cases the placenta grows too deeply ...
