According to a poll on Wellsphere’s Dental Health Community, more than 50% of people are sometimes afraid to go to the dentist. This fear can understandably increase when the dental patient-to-be is pregnant. There seems to be a lot to worry about when it comes to going to the dentist while pregnant. Infections, X-rays, and ...
According to the American Dental Association, seeing a dentist is generally considered safe and even recommended. Routine dental cleanings are important and you should see your dentist for a check-up every six months, including pregnant women. There are some cases in which you should proceed with caution and it is recommended to avoid any unnecessary ...
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 ...
The second trimester of pregnancy, which lasts from weeks fourteen to twenty-seven, is for many pregnant women the most exciting and the easiest trimester of pregnancy. Morning sickness has usually begun to fade and for many is completely gone by a few weeks into the second trimester. Mothers-to-be may feel more energetic and optimistic as ...