Worrying About Your Appearance?

Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health

Many women have expressed this similar feeling during their pregnancy: “I feel miserable when they look in a mirror or step on a scale…I look so fat!” In a society as obsessed with appearance as ours is, the weight you gain during pregnancy can easily become a source...

Dining Out When You’re Pregnant

Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Tips

Sometimes it can be tricky to put together a healthy, well-balanced meal from menus filled with buttery sauces, empty starches, and tempting sweets. With these tips, it’s possible for you to follow pregnancy diet guidelines when you dine out: Look for some whole-grain...

How Harmful is Secondhand Smoke During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Health

Question: I’ve quit smoking, but my boyfriend still goes through two packs a day, and a few of our friends smoke like chimneys. Will this harm my baby? Answer: Smoking doesn’t just affect the smoker, but it also affects everyone around him (including a developing...