Chocoholics rejoice! Good news for your sweet tooth: Chocolate—particularly dark chocolate—can reduce your risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure. Researchers at Yale University in New Haven, CT, found that pregnant women who ate more than five servings of chocolate weekly were 40 percent less likely to develop … [Read more...] about Is chocolate the new pregnancy health food?
Pregnancy
For a smarter baby, try nausea
Is the secret to healthier, smarter offspring at the bottom of the toilet bowl? Science seems to think so. New research suggests that one of the most uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms - that daily nausea and vomiting - may have a silver lining after all. Morning sickness is the most common pregnancy ailment, afflicting more than 85 percent of expectant mothers. While no one's … [Read more...] about For a smarter baby, try nausea
7 ways to survive pregnancy bed rest
In the rush of our daily lives, the thought of mandated bed rest sounds like a dream: No more alarm clocks, harried mornings or rush hour traffic - and your office job? Just forget about it! But when your doctor orders you to stay in bed, it won't be long before the reality of your confinement comes crashing in. Here's how to battle the monotony of a pregnancy bed rest: 1. … [Read more...] about 7 ways to survive pregnancy bed rest
Take care of your summer pregnancy health with these tips
Summer is the time for relaxing pursuits like lounging poolside and sipping margaritas—virgin, of course!—but it also poses some unique risks to pregnant women. Before you hit the beach or pack that picnic basket, refresh your summer smarts with these basic guidelines. Keep your cool. Hot weather becomes more than just a comfort issue when you’re pregnant. “Significantly … [Read more...] about Take care of your summer pregnancy health with these tips
TMI? How to get the right info so pregnancy doesn’t scare you.
In the Internet age, knowing everything—and I do mean everything—about pregnancy and parenting often seems just a mouse click away. Not only can you order every book in print without ever leaving your desk, but you can also read countless articles and blogs warning you about scary pregnancy-related symptoms and birth emergencies. Sure, knowledge is power, but after a … [Read more...] about TMI? How to get the right info so pregnancy doesn’t scare you.