There is no safe time during pregnancy for you to drink alcohol. There is also no known safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. When you are pregnant and you drink beer, wine, hard liquor, or other alcoholic beverages, alcohol gets into your... Read Article »
If you gain too much weight during pregnancy it can be hard to lose weight after you have your baby. During pregnancy, fat deposits can increase by more than 33 percent. Most women who gain the recommended amount of weight lose the extra weight in the... Read Article »
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends an average weight gain of 25 to 30 pounds during pregnancy. But the amount of weight you should gain depends on your weight before you became pregnant and your height. According... Read Article »
Fish and shellfish can be part of a healthy diet. They are a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But almost all fish and shellfish contain a harmful substance called mercury. Mercury mainly gets into our bodies by the fish we... Read Article »
Yes. Most doctors recommend that pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant take a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin every day. This ensures that you and your baby get enough important nutrients like folic acid. Folic acid helps prevent serious birth... Read Article »
Folic acid Pregnant women need 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day to help prevent birth defects. Folic acid is important for any woman who could possibly become pregnant. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps prevent serious birth defects... Read Article »
If you have any of the symptoms on this chart, contact your doctor right away to lower your risk of complications. There are various specific tests done during the first trimester of pregnancy, and a few screenings later in pregnancy to help prevent these... Read Article »
What causes depression? There may be a number of reasons why a woman gets depressed. Hormone changes or a stressful life event, such as a death in the family, can cause chemical changes in the brain that lead to depression. Depression is also an illness... Read Article »
Food Don’ts While Pregnant There are 3 main dangers lurking in the food pregnant women eat. They are: Listeria - a dangerous bacterium that can grow even in cold refrigerators. Mercury - a harmful metal found in high levels in some fish. Toxoplasma... Read Article »
Whether you are a new or expecting Mom, you’re probably interested in giving your baby the best care you can. And one of the best things that only you can do is to breastfeed for as long as possible, if possible (though if you cannot breastfeed,... Read Article »
