“I went out partying with my friends last weekend and drank a lot. Then today, my pregnancy test turned up positive! Since I drank before I found out I was pregnant, I’m freaked out! Could I have hurt my baby?” Having a couple of drinks before...
One of the most common pregnancy side effects (besides morning sickness!) is heartburn. You may have never before experienced the discomfort of heartburn — but now that you’re pregnant, it’s a common, uncomfortable occurrence. Why is that? Many women who...
Craving sweets? Get ready for a girl. Are you carrying low? It’s a boy. There are plenty of other old wives’ tales about predicting a baby’s gender, but none of them appear to be backed up by science. While many gender-predicting theories are...
There are a lot of things to take into account when you’re pregnant. Besides physical changes, you also have to be mindful of what you put on your body, including everything from your sunscreen, shampoo, face wash, and more. So while you may already be enjoying...
Shampoos and conditioners are generally considered safe for everyone, including pregnant women. But even though shampoos go through testing before they hit the shelves, healthcare, hygiene, and cosmetic products are not tested on pregnant women. Last time, in...
When you’re expecting, you have a lot of things to think about, from shopping for maternity clothes and creating a birth plan to stocking up on baby essentials and deciding on your baby’s name. Choosing a pregnancy-safe sunscreen shouldn’t have to be...