Your Chances of Getting Pregnant, at Every Point in Your Cycle
To hit the baby-making bullseye, you’ve got to aim for certain sweet spots of fertility in your cycle. Here’s how to maximize your odds of conceiving throughout the month.
Tag Archives: pregnancy
Choosing a Pregnancy Pillow
Sleeping comfortably can be a struggle during pregnancy, especially in the later months. A special pregnancy pillow may help you get a better night’s rest.
Crazy Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a pretty wild experience – mentally, emotionally, and physically. But that shouldn’t come as a big surprise – you’ve got a little human growing inside you, after all.
Common Fears of New Parents
There’s a moment during pregnancy when being a parent goes from abstract idea to stone-cold fact. And it’s scary. Like clutch-my-heart-I’m-feeling-woozy scary.
Iron and Pregnancy: Why You Need It, How Much, and How to Get It
There are few times you hear more about the importance of iron than during pregnancy. But have you ever wondered why this mineral is so crucial and how you can be sure you’re getting enough? Read on to find out more about iron’s role when you’ve got a bun in the oven.
Zika Virus: Everything Pregnant Women Should Know
This mosquito-borne illness can threaten your unborn baby’s health. Here’s what you need to know about the Zika virus. If you’re pregnant – or trying to conceive – the Zika virus is probably a top-of-mind concern right now, and with good reason: this mosquito-borne virus is dominating headlines with its scary multi-country advance and potentially […]
Pregnancy and the Glucose Test
It seems that the glucose screening visit is the least favorite visit for most of my pregnant patients. Women often start their prenatal care dreading the glucose screening appointment. Some have heard stories from their girlfriends about how the drink tastes awful, others have a friend who had a bad “reaction” to the sugar and […]
Gaining Weight Safely During Pregnancy
Eating a healthy, balanced diet will help your baby get the nutrients he or she needs and grow at a healthy rate. But how many extra calories do you really need?