Category: What to Expect
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What is the Best Position to Sleep in While Pregnant?
Sleeping when you are pregnant is often a challenge because as your belly grows you will become more and more uncomfortable. Most mom’s find it difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep in and if they are able to find a comfortable position they are up several times during the middle of the night…
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Anemia During Pregnancy: How Will I Know If I am Anemic During My Pregnancy
Anemia is very common during pregnancy due to the increased blood flow in a woman’s body. Your doctor will test your blood during your first prenatal visit to ensure that you aren’t anemic at the beginning of your pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant, her body will produce up to 50 percent more blood than…
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What Changes to my Breasts Should I Expect During Pregnancy?
Most women complain about their breasts being sore and tender to the touch, possibly even, before they even find out that they are pregnant. Unless your one of those lucky women whose breasts don’t change in response to pregnancy. However most women begin noticing the changes the moment that they found out that they were…
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Tips and Tricks to Survive Bed Rest While Pregnant
Most people think that bed rest is fun and relaxing; however, if you ask a pregnant mom who has been on bed rest for a few days they will quickly disagree with you. After a few days, most mom’s are bored out of their mind because they have already caught up on their favorite shows…
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Find Out Why Bed Rest is Sometimes Necessary During Pregnancy
Bed rest can seem like a fantastic idea for a mom who is pregnant, especially, if you are in those final few weeks of pregnancy. However, bed rest is sometimes recommended during the early stages of pregnancy to prevent complications and help increase the chances of delivering a healthy baby. If your doctor orders bed rest…
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What to Expect When You are Discharged From the Hospital After a C-Section
Continued from What to Expect During Your Postpartum Stay at the Hospital after a C-Section Delivery A normal hospital stay for a c-section delivery is 3 to 4 days depending on your hospital’s policy, doctor, your health, and your babies health. Once the hospital discharges you, it is important that you have help once you…
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What to Expect During Your Postpartum Stay After a C-Section Delivery
Continued from What to Expect During A C-Section Delivery. Once your doctor has finished your c-section, the nurses and surgical assistant prepare to move you off of the operating table. At this point you still can’t feel your lower extremities and I distinctly remember trying to move them but they were heavy and wouldn’t budge. They got me…