Not every pregnancy announces itself with a missed period and a positive test on the first try. For some women, the earliest signals are so faint they blend right into an ordinary week. Maybe they’re a little more tired than usual, their stomach feels...
Question: I’m in my 6th month of pregnancy. Recently, I seem to be dropping everything I try to pick up! What’s up with my sudden clumsiness? Answer: You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. Clumsiness during pregnancy is one...
Tiredness, exhaustion, fatigue: whatever you call it, exhaustion during pregnancy can be challenging. Many pregnant women report that it becomes difficult to get up for work each day, and some feel like they’re simply dragging from morning until bedtime. While...
Epsom salt baths feel divine when you’re pregnant! This natural remedy for aches and pains is completely safe for pregnant women. You use Epsom salt by putting it into your bathwater and then taking a long, luxurious bath. Many athletes swear by Epsom salt baths...
Most moms-to-be expect some of the physical symptoms of pregnancy: an expanding baby bump, morning sickness, swollen ankles, and glowing skin. But in addition to these symptoms, you probably weren’t expecting to add forgetfulness to the list of changes! But is...
A surprise pregnancy with condoms — how often does this happen? Experts estimate that between two to twelve in 100 women become pregnant each year when using condoms as their only method of birth control. The most common reasons for a surprise pregnancy with condoms...
