Category: Pregnancy

  • 5 Common Pregnancy Symptoms that Dads-To-Be Often Experience

    5 Common Pregnancy Symptoms that Dads-To-Be Often Experience

    Most people know that women, will tell you that while they are pregnant that their husband or significant other had some of the exact same pregnancy symptoms as they were experiencing.  Some of these symptoms were pretty obvious; however, sometimes they go unnoticed.  In fact, even some men will admit that they are experiencing pregnancy symptoms…

  • Keeping Dad Involved During Pregnancy – My Experience

    Keeping Dad Involved During Pregnancy – My Experience

    I remember the morning that I took the pregnancy test on September 26, 2010, just a few days after my husband’s birthday.  The pregnancy test turned positive right away.  We had been trying for a long time to have a baby and we were finally blessed with the news that we were expecting.  At the…

  • Linda’s Birth Story – The Day That Changed My Life {Guest Post}

    Linda’s Birth Story – The Day That Changed My Life {Guest Post}

    I was 40 weeks and 3 days when my doctor decided that I should be induced because of oligohydraminos (low amniotic fluid level). My husband and I went to the hospital on the evening of January 13, 2011. We waited to be called and after about 2 hours we were sent to a room. I…

  • Why Didn’t Anyone Warn Me About the Severe Leg Cramps During Pregnancy?

    Why Didn’t Anyone Warn Me About the Severe Leg Cramps During Pregnancy?

    When I was pregnant with my daughter, I remember waking up in the middle of the night with severe, painful leg cramps.  I noticed that I began experiencing these leg cramps towards the end of my second trimester and it lasted until I delivered.  These cramps would happen quite frequently and the only way that I could…

  • 3 Alternative Ways Doctors Induce Labor Without Using Medication

    3 Alternative Ways Doctors Induce Labor Without Using Medication

    Women who are nearing their due date are often tired and miserable, which is to be expected, when you are nine months pregnant.  Most people will tell you that your baby will come when he or she is ready, if your like me, you will get tired of hearing this phrase.  However, it is important…

  • When Induction Becomes Necessary – 3 Popular Ways To Induce Labor

    When Induction Becomes Necessary – 3 Popular Ways To Induce Labor

    A pregnant mom often begins to feel as if she is going to be pregnant forever during those final weeks of pregnancy.  Most moms are miserable, are unable to get comfortable, and sleeping is often difficult due to being uncomfortable.  In fact, the closer you get to your due date the more anxious and nervous…

  • Edema: How Much Swelling During Pregnancy is Too Much?

    Edema: How Much Swelling During Pregnancy is Too Much?

    Many pregnant women will experience some swelling in their hands and feet during the course of their pregnancy, especially, during the last few weeks when your uterus and your baby is putting more pressure on your pelvis.  This additional pressure is causing your body to have to work harder to return the blood from your…

  • Why is it Important to Take Prenatal Vitamins While Pregnant or When Trying to Conceive?

    Why is it Important to Take Prenatal Vitamins While Pregnant or When Trying to Conceive?

    Pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s body; therefore, it is important that you take care of your unborn baby and your own body.  Prenatal vitamins are very important and help ensure that you are getting enough nutrients.  Make that you pick up the vitamins that your doctor has prescribed or has asked you…

  • Play Funny Baby Shower Game by Using Unique Style of Toilet Paper Diaper

    Play Funny Baby Shower Game by Using Unique Style of Toilet Paper Diaper

    Baby showers are so much fun and an opportunity for mom-to-be to squeeze as much joy as she can before the little one arrives and of course to form a ton of special and beautiful memories. Now, who doesn’t love games! And no baby shower can be complete without a few funny baby shower games…

  • Miscarriage – Understanding the Causes and Symptoms

    Miscarriage – Understanding the Causes and Symptoms

    Did you know that around 30-50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage?  Wow, the number of pregnancies that end in miscarriage is so high.  However, most of the miscarriages end before a woman even finds out she is expecting and often go undetected.  Most miscarriages happen before a woman even knows she is pregnant, it…