Expecting a baby doesn’t mean that you can’t stay active and exercise during your pregnancy. Exercising while pregnant is perfectly safe and very good for the health of both you and your baby. In fact, the more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your
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Pregnancy: Pain in Groin and Inner Thigh – What Can I Do?
Pregnancy can be a beautiful time as you get ready to bring a new life into the world. However, many pregnancies also bring discomfort, pain, and other unwanted symptoms. One example of an uncomfortable symptom during pregnancy is pain in the groin and inner thigh, particularly during the later months of pregnancy. This pelvic pain
Read MoreHow to Sleep Better While Pregnant
Finding out that you are pregnant is exciting news – and if you are pregnant for the first time, the months ahead will bring lots of expected changes and a few surprises, too. One of the unwelcome things many pregnant women experience is having trouble sleeping. The reasons behind sleepless nights are natural – and
Read MoreMost Common Pregnancy Complications
Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and proceed smoothly with good prenatal care. However, even previously healthy women can develop complications during gestation, affecting and even threatening maternal and fetal health. Doctors check for proper fetal growth and development – and symptoms associated with pregnancy complications – using physical exams, lab tests, and ultrasound scans. Timely, regular prenatal care enables health-care providers to
Read MoreCombating Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a much less descriptive term for what it actually is: the misery of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Three out of every four pregnant women experience morning sickness, which usually is worse in the morning but can last all day and sometimes, linger throughout the pregnancy. The nausea usually starts around four to
Read MoreStaying Fit During Your Pregnancy
When it comes to working out and staying fit during pregnancy, there’s often a ton of mixed info and advice out there. While many women are worried if physical activity during pregnancy can harm the baby, there is no need to worry. Avoiding healthy and reasonable physical fitness activity is not necessary, especially if you
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