We all know that drinking water helps keep you healthy. It’s even more important to get plenty of H2O when you’re pregnant. I knew I should have been drinking more water, but I didn’t want to slow down my family with frequent bathroom breaks. After all, I was finally over the nausea of my first trimester and enjoying the … Read more about Water and Pregnancy: How Much to Drink (and Why!)
Swelling, snoring, acne … pregnancy can have some unfortunate side effects, but there are some steps you can take to ease these woes. Pregnancy puts your body through plenty of changes: Some beautiful—like your protruding, rounded tummy—and some not so pretty, like swollen ankles and acne. While most of these unappealing symptoms end after your baby’s … Read more about 5 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms—and How to Deal with Them
Everyone has had a bout of gas at one time or another, but pregnant women tend to suffer even more. Fortunately, we’ve come up with several ways to help you beat the bloat. It may be embarrassing to talk about, but that doesn’t make it any less of a fact: people have gas. Whether through … Read more about Excuse Me! 5 Ways to Relieve Bloating and Gas during Pregnancy
Has being pregnant left you feeling exhausted? Learn how to increase your energy levels and stay happier and healthier as your due date approaches. Do pregnant and energetic seem contradictory? Pregnancy typically conjures up thoughts of fatigue and lethargic episodes—and while nearly every pregnant woman experiences a decrease in energy at some point during pregnancy, … Read more about 4 Ways to Boost Your Energy during Pregnancy
What it means when pregnancy cravings get out of control. When cravings during pregnancy escalate beyond ice cream and pickles to things such as chalk or clay, pica may be to blame. Nearly everyone has heard of the strange food cravings and aversions pregnant women experience—including the proverbial ice cream and pickles. But many people are … Read more about Symptoms and Treatment of Pica
The boiled-down basics for eating right while expecting. Trying to figure out what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy is complicated! This simple primer can help you keep it all straight and set you on the perfect nutritional path (without too much fuss!). Wondering how you’ll need to change your diet to accommodate your … Read more about The 6 Rules of Pregnancy Nutrition
The food pyramid has a new look! Find out more about how you can tailor the pyramid to incorporate healthier eating habits into each of your family member’s lives, including yourself. The US Department of Agriculture released its own sequel: the new federal government food pyramid, called “MyPyramid.” This updated eating guidelines system was designed … Read more about Eating Right with the New Food Pyramid
The rumors are true: Some kids actually do eat healthy foods … and enjoy them! So how did their parents teach them that? Surprisingly, it might have had something to do with what mom ate during pregnancy. Imagine your toddler willingly eating every healthy food that you offer. Bunches of broccoli, stacks of spinach, loads of lima … Read more about How to Influence Your Baby’s Food Choices
Do you really need to eat twice as much food during your pregnancy? Of course not! In fact, maintaining a healthy, balanced diet is of utmost importance while expecting. Learn how to eat healthily and satisfy your and your baby’s nutrition needs. Pregnancy is a time of weight gain and weird food cravings—but just because … Read more about The Truth about Eating for Two
Good nutrition is essential for your developing baby. Learn just what you should be eating over the next nine months. Pregnancy is a phenomenal yet normal physiological process that comes with some unique nutritional requirements. What you eat throughout your pregnancy really does matter, as you are eating not only to provide optimal nutrition for … Read more about The Perfect “What to Eat When Pregnant” Diet