What Can I Do When I Feel Sick During My Pregnancy?

It’s normal to feel worried or concerned if you get sick while you’re pregnant. You might wonder what you can do, what medication you can take, or whether you should stop eating what you usually do. If you get sick during your pregnancy, make sure to call your...

Pregnancy and Your Job

Now that you’ve discovered you’re pregnant, consider your job. Many women don’t know they are pregnant until they’re past the early stages of the pregnancy. So it’s smart to learn now about the substances you’re exposed to at work. Some jobs may be deemed harmful...

Exercise in the Second Trimester

You may have heard stories of women who continued with intense exercise until the day of delivery without any issues. There are even stories of Olympic athletes who were pregnant at the time they won medals in Olympic Games. This level of training and physical stress...

How to Get More Calcium During Your Pregnancy

Calcium is important to you and your baby; you need it to keep your bones strong and healthy. Your baby needs it to grow strong bones and teeth. You need about 1,200 mg of calcium a day during pregnancy. Dairy products are great sources of calcium—they also have...

Problems Peeing at Night

Question: The last couple of nights I’ve had trouble peeing, even though my bladder seems very full. What’s up with that? Answer: It sounds like you have a stubbornly slanted uterus, and it’s now pressing on your urethra, the tube that goes from the bladder. The force...