Eating for two isn’t quite what it sounds like. Instead of eating double your normal diet when you get pregnant, it’s actually more important to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. The things to eat when pregnant should be about quality over quantity. A good pregnancy diet benefits your baby Every pregnant mom wants a healthy […]
There are so many vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids needed for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Think of all those individual cells in your body, and your baby’s, that need fuel to divide and replicate and grow with strength, accuracy, and 100% functionality. In a perfect world, you’d get all the nutrients you need for […]
THE NINTH AND TENTH MONTHS (Weeks 33-40) While pregnancy is said to be nine months long, a full term baby is actually 38-40 weeks old—closer to ten months. By this time, you probably can’t wait for your baby to be born. Hold on, you only have a little longer to wait! What Happens With Your […]
It’s pretty well-known that you shouldn’t drink alcohol in early pregnancy, but did you know there’s actually a list of things not to eat when you’re pregnant? We’ve all had those moments at a party when we notice a girlfriend isn’t drinking alcohol and we wonder (sometimes aloud), “Is she pregnant?” But you wouldn’t bat […]
THE SEVENTH MONTH (Weeks 25-28)As you begin your seventh month of pregnancy, you also begin your third trimester. And they call this the “home stretch” for a good reason—you’re going to notice some rapid growth from here on out. There’s a lot more going on in the seventh month of pregnancy than just growth, though. […]
THE EIGHTH MONTH (Weeks 29-32) In the eighth month of pregnancy, bending over is challenging and tying your own shoes may be a distant memory. But you and your baby are in the home stretch. These last few weeks can seem like forever, but don’t worry, they will pass and soon you’ll be a mom! […]
THE SIXTH MONTH (Weeks 21-24) The sixth month of pregnancy marks the last month of your second trimester. By now, you’ve noticed your belly getting much larger—and maybe other parts of you, too. As your baby continues to grow, your body does too. Let’s take a look at what’s going on this month. What Happens […]
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the Fallopian tube instead of implanting in the uterus. If the fetus continues to grow in the Fallopian tube, it can cause irreversible damage to the tube and/or cause heavy bleeding in the pregnant woman. Because of the serious complications that can […]
THE THIRD MONTH (Weeks 9-12) In the third month of pregnancy, your baby (now called a fetus), will grow a lot! As a result, you are likely to feel more tired than ever. Let’s look at the amazing changes to your baby and your body in the last month of the first trimester. What Happens […]
THE FIFTH MONTH (Weeks 17-20) Are you feeling some pregnancy aches and pains this month? Not a surprise. Your baby is on a growth spurt in the fifth month of pregnancy and your abdomen is stretching to accommodate her. At the end of the this month, you’re half-way through pregnancy! You might be excited by […]