Afraid of getting gestational diabetes? A GDM diagnosis may seem scary, but GDM is actually fairly common. It affects one in 10 expectant women and is likely to occur during the last 3 months of pregnancy. While the potential complications...
As your baby develops tooth buds, you, too, need to take good care of your teeth and gums. The pregnancy hormone, progesterone, may cause your gums to be extra tender, especially when you brush and floss. Some tenderness is normal...
Giving baby his first bath can be unnerving but with practice, you’ll get the hang of it in no time at all. The first 2 weeks, avoid giving baby a full bath in the first 2 weeks until his umbilical cord...
While eating for two* is not recommended, a good diet is essential during pregnancy. It can be confusing to know just what to eat with all the dietary advice (solicited and unsolicited) that come your way. Here’s a list of...
As friends and family learn of your pregnancy, you’ll be bombarded with advice, especially on what food (and drinks) to take and avoid. Here’s help to sift the fact from fallacies. 1. Is coffee bad for my baby? Fact: A...
