There are several less-than-ideal side effects that some women experience during a pregnancy, and snoring is often one of them. In fact, a recent study from the University of Michigan found that 25 percent of the 1,700 pregnant women surveyed reported that they started snoring during their pregnancies. But could snoring be an indication of health issues down the line? Bad news … [Read more...] about Could snoring during pregnancy increase health risks?
Malin Akerman debuts baby bump on the red carpet
Actress Malin Akerman and her musician husband Roberto Zincone recently announced that they're expecting their first child. Soon afterward, the Rock of Ages star showed up on the red carpet at the 2012 Environmental Media Awards at The Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, flaunting her bump. Photos on Celebuzz.com show her barely-there belly highlighted in a deep … [Read more...] about Malin Akerman debuts baby bump on the red carpet
Pregnancy week 14 – Happy first week of your second trimester!
YOUR CHANGING LIFE No pain, no gain Welcome to week 14 of your pregnancy - the first week of your second trimester. It probably seems like you've been down a long, winding and somewhat painful road to get to this point, but relax - you're probably feeling better already! Now that morning sickness is likely subsiding and you're feeling more energetic, you might start to feel … [Read more...] about Pregnancy week 14 – Happy first week of your second trimester!
Is it possible for a test to predict a miscarriage?
Wouldn't it be nice to know that you're not likely to suffer a miscarriage during a pregnancy? It turns out that you may soon be able to. A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that a test of progesterone levels in pregnant women who were experiencing early symptoms of a possible miscarriage, including abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, helped … [Read more...] about Is it possible for a test to predict a miscarriage?
Shakira’s website doesn’t lie – she’ll be flaunting a bump
Shakira, the Colombian singer of Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie, confirmed on her website that she's expecting her first child with boyfriend Gerard Pique, a soccer player for FC Barcelona. Rumors about the pregnancy have been circulating since June, reports the New York Daily News, but this is the first time the star has opened up about it. "As some of … [Read more...] about Shakira’s website doesn’t lie – she’ll be flaunting a bump