During the last month of pregnancy you may begin to experience a little more discomfort due to the position and movements of the baby. Sitting and rising can be more difficult. Sleeping may be more uncomfortable. There is more pressure on the bladder and strain…
As a mother of three children, I felt that I was an old pro. When I became pregnant with my fourth child, I thought I knew what to expect. My previous births had been normal and relatively uneventful. At the beginning of my eighth month…
So you’re expecting twins. Congratulations! Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me, especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five and three).…
Some people think that the word sexy and pregnancy do not belong together. I have to disagree. In fact, I have heard many men say that a woman is her sexiest and most beautiful when she is pregnant! So, how do you go about feeling…
It is important that you nourish your relationship as much as your nourish your unborn child during pregnancy. Most women find that their bodies grow large and unwieldy during pregnancy. Many women are surprised to find that their sex drive actually increases during pregnancy, particularly…
Should I have sex during pregnancy? Most women can have sex during pregnancy. As long as your pregnancy is low-risk and normal, then it should be completely safe for you to have sex during pregnancy. Situations that may require abstaining from sex while you are…
Today, more and more women are choosing to breastfeed their babies. Breastfeeding, like pregnancy and childbirth, is a natural part of the life cycle and can be very beneficial to both mother and baby. Although breastfeeding is a natural act, some women still struggle in…
When an expectant woman finds out she is going to have twins, it can be quite a surprise to say the least. Just thinking about dealing with two infants can be overwhelming. Although I never had twins myself, they did run in the family. My…
Many women are concerned with how much weight they should be gaining each month rather than the broad picture (which is between 25-35 pounds). It is hard to accurately define the exact amount of weight you will gain each month because every woman is different.…
Pregnancy tests identify a special hormone in the blood or urine produced during pregnancy. This hormone is called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), often referred to as the pregnancy hormone. There are two basic types of pregnancy tests, blood and urine. Home pregnancy tests are primarily…