Though you're carrying the weight (literally) of having a baby, there are many ways your partner can share in your pregnancy. The more bonding you do before the baby comes, the better equipped you'll be to handle the challenges of caring for a newborn together. Make time for date night...
Lots of women anecdotally report having more sickness with a girl than they did with a boy, which is thought to be because of the slightly increased levels of oestrogen when carrying a girl. But if you’re much more sick in this pregnancy than during a previous one, chances are the only...
and U.K. Wild animals are not just carrying it around waiting to transmit it to you. If you encounter an animal that is noticeably sick or acting very weird, well, not all unusual behavior means rabies! Healthy wild animals do come out during the day, and they can be friendly. Also...
You may also be experiencing fatigue due to the physical strain of carrying a baby and insomnia due to physical discomfort and anxiety of childbirth. For fatigue, rest more during the day or nap if you can. For difficulty sleeping, watch your caffeine intake, engage in light to moderate exer...
The study identified a number of risk factors that may increase the risk of miscarrying, including binge drinking, drinking large amounts of coffee, smoking (but not nicotine replacement treatments—good news for those trying to quit!), being overweight or underweight before conception, and lower...
17 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms: Girl or Boy? Can pregnancy symptoms predict the sex of your baby? Many of us have heard that if you’re carrying high or have a severe bout of morning sickness, you’re having a girl. Carrying the majority of weight in front and craving salty snacks? Some ...
Mothers have an X-X pairing of chromosomes carrying genetic material, and fathers have an X-Y pairing of chromosomes. A mother and father each contribute chromosomes that determine the sex of their baby. When an X chromosome from one parent pairs with an X chromosome from the other parent, ...
Then I started feeling like I was burning out and this was a long slow build up - like over two years the burn out built and I made noises about it, but it was easier for everyone else to ignore it because what was best for them was that I kept carrying the load. I felt ...
Rapid weight gain, a multiples pregnancy, carrying a large baby, and having excess amniotic fluid can also increase the likelihood of getting stretch marks. While there plenty of stretch mark creams that promise to help, there isn't a lot you can do to prevent or lessen stretch marks during...
Leg cramps during pregnancyare a bit of a mystery, though they're thought to be connected to swelling and the extra weight you're carrying, which requires your leg muscles to work harder. Whenever you have a leg cramp, stretch your calf muscles by straightening your leg and flexing your to...