We’re all entitled to a vice, and coffee is a worldwide choice. It’s actually the number one source of antioxidants for most people. During pregnancy, however, it’s time to let it go. What's the evidence surrounding caffeine and pregnancy? Caffeine is certainly not horrible, but in pregnancy its role is controversial, and there is enough evidence that points to it being … [Read more...] about The truth about caffeine and pregnancy
Pregnancy
Why every baby needs a rocking cradle
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Prior to birth, 100 percent of your baby’s sleep occurs in a cozy bed of fluid that sloshes and moves with your every step and motion. You walk, you bounce up stairs, and you may even dance, jog, or bike! Even during the typically disjointed sleep that pregnancy so kindly provides, you likely shift and … [Read more...] about Why every baby needs a rocking cradle
What is metallic taste in pregnancy all about?
Aside from morning sickness, many physical surprises may happen during pregnancy. Digestion is slowing down to accommodate your pregnancy, and your body’s hormones are making massive adjustments. It’s not unlikely that you will experience insomnia, fatigue, or even lethargy, sore breasts, and bloating. There are odder symptoms such as a metallic taste in your mouth. The … [Read more...] about What is metallic taste in pregnancy all about?
No cons to probiotics in pregnancy
In pregnancy, usually less is more. But probiotics are a key nutrient for upping your health, as well as baby's. Probiotics From conception to long-term health, there is an ongoing interplay between genetics and environmental factors. During pregnancy, many of baby’s immune functions are drawn from the mother’s diet. Exchange of bacteria from the mother to the baby during … [Read more...] about No cons to probiotics in pregnancy
Did you know that men get pregnancy symptoms too?
Studies show that 50 percent of men seek treatment for their "sympathetic pregnancies." Couvade, a derivative of the Breton verb couver—to incubate—is a legitimate syndrome in which your significant other, whose empathy you may usually appreciate, complains of the same or similar symptoms to you. Of course, he doesn’t have the actual pregnancy excuse, so it might be hard to … [Read more...] about Did you know that men get pregnancy symptoms too?