UTI’s During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Health

Did you know that urinary tract infections (or UTI’s) are a common infection during pregnancy? Because of the increased hormones running through your body during pregnancy, the connections between your kidneys and bladder relax.  Not to mention the increased urine...

Love Junk Food? Here Are Some Healthy Alternatives

Pregnancy Health

If you love to pig out on junk food several times a day, now’s the time to break that habit! Now that you’re pregnant, your growing baby is also affected by your food choices. It won’t help your pregnancy to skip breakfast, have a vending machine lunch, and then fast...

How to Get Into a Healthy, Balanced State

Pregnancy Health

You can get into a healthy physical and emotional state (“wellness”) by making a purposeful effort and preventative actions. If you can maintain wellness, it will make your pregnancy a more pleasurable journey. One idea to concentrate on your wellness during pregnancy...

Pregnancy Tip: Dental Work

Pregnancy Health

If you have to have dental work or tests done while you’re pregnant, make sure that you tell your dentist you are pregnant. They will need to know so that they can take extra care with you. It may be beneficial for your doctor and dentist to speak before any decisions...

Pregnancy Cravings

Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Symptoms

Some women find themselves craving certain foods during their pregnancy. Craving a particular food could be both good and bad. A piece of advice is to eat the food you crave in moderation if it’s nutritious and healthful. Obviously, you’ll want to avoid eating food...

Using an Electric Blanket During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Health

Question: We live in an older Victorian house and it gets so drafty and cold in the winter. So, we usually use an electric blanket on our bed during the night. Is it safe to keep using it, now that I’m pregnant? Answer: Experts still debate about how safe it is for...