Fatigue in pregnancy is very common. What causes fatigue during pregnancy varies there is not one common universal cause. The following 7 tips will help you decrease your pregnancy fatigue by covering the most common causes of fatigue. 1. Sleep Like a Baby: Your body is working overtime right now, all of those double shifts ...
Eating a well-balanced diet is essential to keeping your body healthy and strong. This is even more important during pregnancy, because you’re now eating for you and your unborn baby. During pregnancy, your body requires more nutrients such as folic acid, protein, calcium, and iron. Here is a list of the top five healthy foods ...
Suspecting that you may be pregnant can be very scary. Unfortunately, you will need to wait before you can take a home pregnancy test to confirm whether you are or not. Is it possible to experience the early signs of pregnancy after only one week? The answer is yes, many women do have pregnant symptoms ...
This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. The Second Trimester The second trimester is considered the ‘easiest’ of them because you tend to feel the best. Around 16 weeks your morning sickness will disappear and ...
This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. The Third Trimester Welcome to the home stretch! The third trimester begins at 27 weeks and ends with the birth of your baby. Lots of changes are still ...
