With a bun in the oven that will arrive in a few months, opportunities to spend time alone with your partner may soon be few and far between. Take advantage of this Valentine's Day and plan a romantic evening that will give the two of you the chance to strengthen your bond and enjoy some quality time together.

Dinner and a movie. This classic date night activity almost never disappoints. Instead of squeezing into the tight rows of the local movie theater, you may want to rent the latest blockbuster or your favorite flick and curl up with your main squeeze at home. Depending on your preference, you can splurge for reservations at a five star restaurant or order in so you can focus on cultivating an intimate and comfortable atmosphere.

Get physical. Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean that you can't get up and moving. If you and your partner love the outdoors, you can take a hike along a picturesque trail or heat up the competitive spark with a game of pool or a trip to the bowling alley. Engaging in a heart-pumping activity can get those endorphins rolling, and all of that energy may spill over into the bedroom, making for a festive V-day evening.

A beach vacation. Few things are as relaxing as reclining along the sandy shores of the beach. Encourage your partner to take a day off from work and travel to your favorite ocean-side locale. Traveling with a newborn is more laborious than it is fun, so you may want to take advantage of this time to kick back and relax. Consider looking for a resort with a spa so you can indulge in his and hers massages, which will be sure to loosen you up for a playful romp afterward!

After alcohol was discovered to have an adverse impact on fetuses in the 1970s, expectant mothers across the U.S. withheld from drinking until they delivered. However, in recent years, some studies have emerged claiming that consuming alcohol in moderation won't hurt an unborn child - in fact, a few researchers went so far as to say that it could even be helpful.

However, a recent study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research urges that pregnant moms shouldn't indulge in any libations, no matter how small the glass.

"We found that there is no safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy," lead author Haruna Sawada Feldman, a postdoctoral student at the University of California, San Diego, told The Wall Street Journal.

Many people have been skeptical of this claim, and friends and family may even encourage a mom-to-be to have a glass every now and then under the assumption that it won't hurt the baby. Furthermore, the media has often covered the high rates of expectant moms in Europe who drink.

In 2009, the San Francisco Chronicle noted that 55 percent of British women, 52 percent of French women and 66 percent of Irish women admitted to drinking while pregnant (for comparison, only 12 percent of American women made this claim). Nonetheless, some experts have reported that a larger number of Europeans are adopting an alcohol abstinence approach that is similar to the one the U.S. has been promoting for decades.

So what does this all mean? This newest study found that some women who only drank once a week had babies with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), while some who drank more frequently had children with no defects. The researchers concluded that the key difference may be genetic as opposed to the level of exposure. And since we cannot tell if a baby is predisposed to being able to tolerate alcohol, study authors maintain that it may be safer to avoid it altogether.

If you have any questions on what this new study means for you, ask your OB/GYN.

After launching into stardom as the teen star of the Disney hit show Lizzie McGuire, Hilary Duff has grown up, settled down, married and is now expecting her first child. Duff and her husband, hockey star Mike Comrie, will welcome home a newborn sometime in March, US Magazine reports.

In the meantime, 24-year-old Duff has been in the music studio with producer Matt Squire, who tweeted after a day of recording, "Such an amazing session with @HilaryDuff yesterday!! Xcited!!!!!"

In an interview with Celebuzz, Duff noted that before she was pregnant, she wanted to spend time working on independent films, like Bloodworth, to branch out of the mainstream. But before she gives birth, she wants hit up the recording studio and work on a new album.

"I really miss being on tour, recording and creating new music. I think that's a big dream of mine, to do that," Duff told the news source. 

Duff and 31-year-old Comrie announced that they were expecting on their first anniversary via Hilary's official website. The couple have shared their excitement online, including a special holiday-themed photo. Duff displayed her baby bump, which was decorated with a Christmas greeting drawn by her older sister Haylie.

Did the happy couple decide to stay mum on the gender of their baby? Not this time around. Duff announced on Ellen that she is carrying a little baby boy and shared that she had a sense early on that she was having a son.

The expectant mom tweets regularly about the baby on the way and her anticipation for his arrival is evident. She recently shared, "ugh... can't sleep..... #officiallybabyspersonaltrampoline!!!!" In a few months, she won't feel him kicking, but a good night's sleep may not be on the horizon any time soon. 

If you're an expectant mom, you likely know two of the main things to avoid while pregnant - cigarettes and alcohol. However, in addition to these substances, there are numerous other foods to avoid that could pose a risk to your baby, as well as foods that you should eat sparingly.

Mercury
This potentially toxic compound can be found in certain varieties of seafood, including swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish, and can cause developmental damage in a growing fetus. Canned tuna generally has less mercury than other versions of this fish, but it should only be eaten in moderation (the FDA suggests no more than 12 ounces a week). Some seafood that is actually beneficial includes fully cooked tilapia, shrimp, crab and salmon.

Raw and undercooked food
As much as you may love sushi or medium-rare beef, you should avoid these delicacies while you're pregnant. Be even more cautious of raw shellfish like oysters and clams. If you're baking and are tempted to eat raw cookie dough or cake batter, wait to have a taste until after they're cooked. Raw sprouts, such as radish, clover and alfalfa, may have Listeria, so cook those thoroughly too.

Unpasteurized food
Many soft cheeses contain unpasteurized milk, including Brie, feta, blue cheese, Camembert and Mexican-style cheeses like queso blanco. Avoid unpasteurized eggs and juice as well. However, low-fat dairy offers many health benefits, so try to work skim milk, cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese into your diet.

Food to be careful with
When eating fruits and vegetables, always wash them thoroughly to remove any harmful bacteria. Limit your caffeine intake as well because high levels could speed up your baby's heart rate. Try not to drink more than 16 ounces of coffee a day. Hot dogs and deli meats must be cooked before you eat them, even if the package says otherwise, in order to kill off any lingering bacteria. 

During a pregnancy, many moms-to-be have to handle new and sometimes intimidating challenges, from taking steps to ensure the health of their child to saving up money to cover expenses. Many believe that becoming a mother also signals the beginning of a new level of strength. Hollywood has produced several memorable characters who have stepped up to the plate while expecting without letting fear slow them down. Here are a few of the most memorable on-screen moms.

Sarah Connor - Being hunted down by a robot from the future is terrifying. Realizing that the baby you're carrying is the key to the survival of the human race is even more overwhelming. Sarah Connor, the formidable heroine in Terminator, manages to outwit the machine who is terrorizing her and essentially ends up saving the world when she gives birth to her son, John.

Marge Gunderson - Thanks to Fargo, the Coen brothers redefined the potential uses of a woodcutter. In the midst of this dark film filled with several scenes of cruel brutality is Marge Gunderson, a refreshingly honest and good woman, who manages to hunt down the criminals while carrying an extra load of her own. When she discovers the horrific murders, she chastises the culprits, "There's more to life than a little money, you know. Don'tcha know that?"

After putting the killers behind bars, the film closes with Norm Gunderson rubbing his wife's belly, saying "Two more months."

Arnold Schwarzenneger - Junior presents one of the most extraordinary portrayals of child bearing. In a surprising role, Schwarzenneger plays a scientist who becomes a pregnant father as part of an experimental fertility drug trial. The image of the former Mr. Universe with a baby bump is priceless in itself. 

Hollywood has generated several movies about pregnancy, and some of the most memorable tend to fall into the comedy category. Child-bearing can be an emotional roller coaster at times, making it even more beneficial to kick back and take a lighthearted, jovial view of the process. Here are a few of the top portrayals of those special nine months.

Juno
The witty and strong-willed Juno won over moviegoers in 2007, when the film racked up three Oscar nominations, including a win for Best Original Screenplay. To the film's advantage, the protagonist faces incredibly monumental milestones with a healthy sense of humor, avoiding the melodrama that could have so easily defined the story.

This modern classic is filled with punchy one-liners. When negotiating the terms of the adoption, Juno exclaims, "I mean, can't we just, like, kick this old school? Like, I have the baby, put it in a basket and send it your way, like, Moses and the reeds?"

Look Who's Talking
The title sequence of this charmer is one of the most memorable and recognizable cinematic scenes in recent history. The movie provides an inside perspective into the mind of the baby, who we first meet when he's still inside the womb, preparing for birth. The moment Mikey is born, the audience hears him plead, "Put me back in! Put me back in!"

Father of the Bride 2
After giving his daughter away in marriage in the first installment of this series, George Banks (played by Steve Martin) has to prepare for the arrival of his first grandchild and another child of his own when mother and daughter are pregnant at the same time. Banks also has to manage the overwhelming moment when both his wife and daughter go into labor at the same time. 

J.R. Martinez, the Iraq war veteran who stole hearts across America during his inspirational run on Dancing with the Stars, is expecting his first child with girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones.

"I can't wait to show her everything," Martinez told People magazine. "I want to get her into sports and I want her to know she can do anything and be anything she wants to be."

The 28-year-old told US Weekly that his daughter could possibly get lessons from his DWTS partner Karina Smirnoff some day. The father-to-be wanted to keep his girlfriend's pregnancy private until after the show completed - which ended with a joyous victory for Martinez. He's excited to welcome another girl into his life, noting that being raised by a single-mother has helped him become sensitive to women.

In 2003, Martinez suffered severe burns to 40 percent of his body while serving in Iraq at the age of 19. While spending 34 months in recovery, he began meeting other burn victims and emerged as an inspirational speaker. He took a role on daytime soap All My Children in 2008 where he met staff member Gonzalez-Jones.

After winning DWTS and recieving numerous other honors, including the opportunity to be grand marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade, the couple jokingly wondered how 2012 could top 2011 - but now that they are expecting a baby, they know the answer. Martinez said he wants to pass down all the wisdom that was given to him and is "over the moon" to have received the best holiday gift possible.

"Diana has a little baby bump now and it’s the cutest thing ever," Martinez told People magazine. "With the holidays coming up, this is the biggest and best gift we could get."