Your growing baby can definitely have an effect on your digestive system. To start, there’s morning sickness. Then, your hormones disturb the digestive process, and your baby grows larger, moving your organs along the way. A hormone called prostaglandin gets...
Pregnancy is a major life transition that isn’t always met with excitement. For many, pregnancy can also come with a mix of uncertainties and challenges. A cross-national study about pregnant and postpartum women indicates that their mental health...
You’ve probably been hearing it everywhere: a healthy diet is so important when you’re pregnant. But sometimes, eating well is easier said than done. For example, maybe you have extreme nausea that keeps you from eating well or dietary restrictions. ...
Question: “I’m 21 weeks pregnant, and I feel like I’m starting to look huge! Am I gaining too much weight!? How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?” Answer: You’re not alone if you’re freaking out about your pregnancy weight...
Stretch marks form when your skin changes shape rapidly because of growth or weight gain. In the later months of pregnancy, weight can come on rapidly. That, with the additional hormonal changes, can bring on stretch marks in all the worst places: the stomach, hips,...
According to a survey on Stacker, only 12% of all parents feel prepared when they first have children. While most new parents know to get bottles, a crib, and clothes ready, determining what else is essential and what can wait is a little murkier. For any new parents...
