For all of the wonders of pregnancy and the amazing butterflies that grow bigger and better as you move toward the due date, sometimes pregnancy can be more difficult than we imagine it to be. Of course, it is. It is nine months of hormonal shifts, emotional ups and downs, weird food cravings and, most of all, crazy body changes. That’s why it is unsurprising that your skin is … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy for a Healthy Pregnancy
Not sure what to eat while pregnant? Here’s what you can munch on for the next nine months. As a mom-to-be, your food choices are crucial to the life flourishing in your womb. And as each trimester passes, you must know what’s best to eat and how your diet affects your health and that of your baby. There is really no hard and fast rule as to what to eat during each trimester. … [Read more...]
Getting Pregnant – What Factors Affect Fertility
No one can precisely tell how long it takes for a woman to get pregnant. There are, however, some factors that could lead to understanding the time involved in conception. Fertile couples often have a 20-30% chance of conceiving a baby each cycle. About 84% of all couples who have unprotected sex should be able to conceive a baby within just a year. Half of the remainder … [Read more...]
Recommended Vitamins for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy is a time when you must make sure to take in enough vitamins that not only your body, but your growing baby needs as well. This is also a good time to take multivitamin and mineral supplements to ensure the best health for you and your baby. However, despite the convenience of vitamin supplements, you must also be aware of negative consequences of vitamin overdose. It … [Read more...]