
In your third trimester and bored? At-home entertainment ideas for women about to give birth
Are you fast approaching your estimated due date, or has your due date already been and gone? Most pregnant women naturally gravitate to their homes, wanting to stay home to...

Going on vacation with a baby bump? Travel tips for pregnant women
First time expectant mothers seemingly have this tendency to go on vacation, just with their significant others, while they still can. Given the fact that it is a lot more...

Flying while pregnant - should you?
Air travel is a normal, every day part of our lives for many people. But should women fly while they are pregnant? What are the reasons not to fly during...

Maternity pillows to help you sleep in pregnancy
Have you seen them? Those strange-looking, long maternity pillows that take up most of the length of your bed? If you were wondering what on earth you would need one...

Group B streptococcus screening and testing
Group B streptococcus, also known as GBS or Group B strep, is a bacterial infection that can be found in the vagina, the rectum and the lower intestines. Group B...

When your parents, family or friends don't like your chosen baby name
Your pregnancy is a magical time in which you begin to adjust to the challenges of motherhood. There is plenty to be excited about when you are expecting a baby...

What to expect from a prenatal appointment with a midwife
If you have chosen a midwife as your healthcare provider, the chances are that your prenatal care will be more personal. Midwives, whether we're talking about Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified...

How to prepare your older child for a new baby
Are you expecting your second child? It is completely natural to worry about how your firstborn will react to a new sibling, or at least wonder. Fortunately, pregnancy lasts around...

Depressed mothers birth low birth weight babies?
Depression is always something that should be treated, and depression in pregnancy is something to pay particular attention to. But one new study claims that depressed mothers are more likely...

Fruit cravings during pregnancy
Have you found yourself craving lots of fruit in pregnancy? Many women are the same! But what do you need to know about fruit cravings? Is it OK to allow...