I Had ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) During Pregnancy
byI wanted to share my pregnancy experience because I’d never heard of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura before and I found out I had it when I…
Second Trimester
Articles about the second trimester pregnancy journey. Includes real stories from expectant mums, information about ultrasounds, the developing fetus, more.
IV Iron Infusions During Pregnancy
byDuring pregnancy, your body makes more blood to support the changes happening in your body as well as the growth and development of your baby. In…
Sex confessions from a third-trimester mum-to-be
byWhen I first got pregnant, I heard stories about what pregnancy sex was like. “Oh, there is so much more sensation” and “my orgasms…
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Sonotech® Xpress LCD Fetal Doppler
byIf you are pregnant and a chronic worry-wart like me, you have probably been researching a fetal doppler or baby heart monitor that you can use…
Q. Mother’s Intuition. Does Pregnancy Heighten your Psychic Ability?
byThis one is a question I’d like to ask readers. I’d like to know – do you believe in mother’s intuition? Did pregnancy heighten your…
Try Beginners Pregnancy Yoga With Bettina Rae (Video)
byThere are many benefits of yoga during pregnancy, which Bettina Rae explains in her guest article “3 Amazing Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga”. If you’re ready…
3 Amazing Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
byPregnancy is the number one time that women try yoga for the first time – and for good reason! It is an ideal exercise…
Fetal viability and Premature Birth. When is my baby viable?
byAs a mum-to-be, you might start becoming aware of certain milestones in your pregnancy that are highlighted as important by your medical practitioners. One such…
Reasons for Hip Pain During Pregnancy
byMany pregnant women experience hip pain, particularly in the second and third trimester of their pregnancy. Changes in your posture as a result of your…
What Do Braxton Hicks Contractions Feel Like?
byWhen Braxton Hicks contractions occur, you will feel your uterine muscles tighten up or cramp. The feeling is generally described as “uncomfortable and strange” rather…
Foods to Avoid When You Are Pregnant
byYou may be getting all sorts of strange cravings now that you are pregnant! However you may not know that your immune system now is not as…
What Happens to Your Internal Organs During Pregnancy
byFeeling that bump grow, and wondering what exactly is changing on the inside? An interactive tool called Make Room for Baby from the Museum of…