The Short Answer Yes, in most cases you can carry your toddler while pregnant, but with important exceptions. Unless your healthcare provider has told you otherwise, lifting a toddler is generally safe during a low-risk pregnancy. The key is listening to your...
Question: I’m in my fifth month of pregnancy, and my eyesight seems to be getting worse. My contacts don’t fit quite right anymore. Am I just imagining this? Answer: You are absolutely not imagining it! Experiencing blurry vision while pregnant is actually very...
One of the most talked-about and confusing experiences of pregnancy is trying to figure out whether what you’re feeling in your belly is your baby moving or just gas. You’re not alone if you find yourself second-guessing every flutter and bubble....
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...
If you’re pregnant and feeling your belly tighten up throughout the day, you might be experiencing something called Braxton-Hicks contractions. These are “practice contractions” that many pregnant women feel, especially in the second and third trimesters. Some...
Navigating a restaurant menu while pregnant can be challenging. You might find yourself either extremely hungry or feeling nauseous. Many women have wondered, “Can I have Chinese food while pregnant?” It’s important to be mindful of foods and...
