Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Vitamins?

Pregnancy Health

Question: A lot of the cereals and breads I eat are enriched with vitamins. If I’m also taking a prenatal supplement, will I be taking in too many vitamins? Answer: Taking a prenatal vitamin along with the average diet (which includes lots of enriched and fortified...

Plan-Ahead Pain Relief for Labor

Pregnancy Health

Question: “At my hospital, they let you sign up ahead of time for an epidural. It seems like everyone’s doing it! I’m tempted, too, so I won’t have to go through all that pain. Is there any reason not to get an epidural?” Answer: Giving birth without pain relief,...

I Got Pregnant While on the Pill…Help!

Pregnancy Health

Question: “I got pregnant while taking birth control pills. I kept on taking them for over a month because I didn’t know I was pregnant…will this affect my baby?”   Answer: Preferably, women should stop using birth control pills three months (or for at least two...

Playing Sports While Pregnant

Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Tips

Question: I enjoy playing tennis and swimming. Do I need to give up these sports now that I’m pregnant? Answer: In most cases, pregnancy doesn’t mean that you have to give up sports. Just please keep in mind that since you’re carrying a new life, it makes sense to...