Thrilled and excited. This is a big moment in your life, a natural high. You may find it hard to sleep, hard to think of anyone but your baby. You and your partner may feel compelled to tell your birth story to anyone who will listen. If there are things that happened that you are […]
Late Pregnancy Emotions
Late Pregnancy Emotions During the Last Month Take all the emotions you’ve felt over the past eight months, intensify them, and you’ve got an idea of the late pregnancy emotions you can expect during month nine. You may be tired of being big, tired of being tired and very ready to get the pregnancy over […]
Make Childbirth Easier
16 Ways to Make Childbirth Easier There are many ways that you can prepare yourself for labor to make the experience easier. Try these 16 tips to make childbirth easier. 1. Be Informed During your childbirth classes you will learn a lot about the anatomy and physiology of labor, especially how the uterus contracts and […]
Emotional Changes While Pregnant
Experiencing Emotional Changes While Pregnant Being pregnant can put you on an emotional roller coaster. Towards the end of your pregnancy being anxious about baby coming throw another element into the experience. These emotional changes while pregnant can be confusing and frustrating but are a natural part of the experience. Below are 8 emotional changes […]
Physical Changes in the Eighth Month of Pregnancy
Your Changing Body in the Eighth Month of Pregnancy There is one word that describes how you feel in the eighth month of pregnancy: BIG. Your belly is big. Your baby is getting big. You’re beginning to have problems getting around. Chances are you’re taking these problems in stride because you know you have only […]
Ways to Reduce the Discomforts of Swelling During Pregnancy
How to Reduce Swelling During Pregnancy You can expect to experience swelling during pregnancy. Although it is difficult to avoid it altogether, there are ways to reduce it and give your body some relief. Try these tips to reduce swelling. Tips to Avoid Swelling Normal swelling during pregnancy can be a nuisance and contribute […]
Backache During Pregnancy
Dealing with a Backache During Pregnancy More than 50 percent of moms-to-be complain of back pain in the last half of pregnancy. Back muscles get a triple whammy during pregnancy: your ligaments, which are relaxing to allow for easier passage of the baby through the pelvis, are looser all over. This puts more strain on […]
Ease Morning Sickness
24 Ways to Ease Morning Sickness The term “morning sickness” is misleading, as this queasiness can occur in the morning, afternoon, evening or middle of the night. Although it is inevitable and unavoidable, here are 24 ways to ease morning sickness. 1. Avoid Morning Sickness Nausea Triggers The most common offenders you should eliminate to […]
Fatigue in Pregnancy
Dealing with Fatigue in Pregnancy The occasional bouts of fatigue in pregnancy you experienced in your first month may now give way to total exhaustion. Last month you wanted to rest; this month you have to rest! Your hours of rest must increase. If the time is not spent sleeping, at least you may need […]
Living With Asthma During Pregnancy
Treating Your Asthma During Pregnancy Like most chronic allergic problems, asthma may get better for some women during pregnancy and worse for others. Because the airway is already working overtime during pregnancy (the amount of air you move with each breath increases), asthma can be particularly worrisome at this time. If your airway is compromised […]
Dangers of Using Drugs While Pregnant
Just Say No to Using Drugs While Pregnant Using illegal drugs of any kind during your pregnancy poses significant risks to you and your unborn baby. If you are concerned about using drugs while pregnant, see what they can do to your baby and how to find help to stop using them. Illegal Drugs When […]
9 Breathing Techniques During Labor
Breathing Techniques During Labor for Easier Childbirth Childbirth can be made easier or harder depending on how well you breathe. Make your childbirth easier with these 9 breathing techniques during labor. 1. Breathe Naturally Breathe naturally between contractions, as you do when you are falling asleep. 2. Release Stress when Exhaling When a contraction begins, […]