Feeling Overheated During Pregnancy

Question: I’m in my seventh month of pregnancy, and I feel so warm all the time and sweat a lot! Is this normal? Answer: During pregnancy, the rate at which your body expends energy at rest increases about 20 percent. This means the heat’s on! Not only will you feel...

Itchy Abdomen During Pregnancy

Question: Lately, my belly itches like all the time! It’s driving me crazy! Is this common during pregnancy? What can I do? Answer: Pregnant bellies are often itchy bellies. They can become increasingly itchier as your pregnancy progresses and the skin on your belly...