Youve seen all those women let themselves go once they begin a family and youve told yourself that youre not going to be one of them. Well, if you dont already work out regularly then your first trimester is when you should begin. Working out during pregnancy will help regulate weight gain, strengthen your body…

In order to be able to enjoy this period of bliss, you must prepare yourself for the unusual changes your body might experience youve heard it all from your pregnant friends, how theyve had crazy food cravings, some had their hair boomingly voluminous, others had hair loss, some had acne, others were sleepy throughout the…

Bringing new life into the world is one of the most amazing parts of being human. Forming a person inside your own body truly is a miracle. And it takes a lot of energy and effort to make this miracle happen. Your health and happiness during your pregnancy directly shapes your childs life. Here are…

Discovering you are pregnant is one of the most exciting moments of a womans life. The time between conception and giving birth is an opportunity to learn about what is best for your baby, both in utero and after he or she is born. Despite all the excitement and optimism, pregnancy can also be a…

If you have recently given birth to a baby, you already know your body is adjusting to no longer being pregnant. If you are pregnant, you might be concerned about the changes that lie ahead for you. All women experience a transition phase after giving birth that can increase in severity depending on the type…

Every pregnant mother has at least a basic idea on the kind of health food that she is supposed to consume while pregnant. These healthy foods for pregnant women include lots of water, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and food that include omega three fatty acids. But once youre out there among the…

Bleeding during pregnancy can be a very scary thing. Is it normal or abnormal? What does it all mean, and when should you really worry? What is normal vaginal bleeding, and what is a sign of a miscarriage? Heres the good news: With every stage of pregnancy, a little bit of bleeding is normal, and…

Pregnant or not? For many, thats the nail biting, riddled with anxiety question. But is it as easy as you think it is to identify the key signs and symptoms of pregnancy, before the test strip tells you so? And how can you know for sure? When it comes to pregnancy, there are both common…

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates about 16 million adolescent girls give birth each year. The reasons for adolescent pregnancy vary from cultural norms to lack of sex education to violence against women to slipups with birth control. Regardless of the circumstances leading a girl to become pregnant during her teenage years, pregnancy presents a…

New mothers tend to fall into one of two categories: those who cannot wait to return to exercising and those who may or may not have exercised prior to pregnancy but have little desire to do so now that they are busy with a newborn. Regardless where you stand, exercise is healthy after pregnancy, as…