I am pregnant for my third time and had a very bad episode of skin itching all over the body.  I left my daughter and husband watching “Hop” and went to the Emergency Room hoping they wouldn’t think I was off my rocker.  I have had this problem before when I wear spandex or what [...]

Corn is a complex carbohydrate, a good source of essential fatty acids and fiber.  One Cup (100 grams) of corn provides 86 calories, 2.0 grams of fiber and 3.7 grams of protein.  It is also rich in folate, which is good for pregnant women as it helps to generate new cells and is known to [...]

Recent studies have shown that children of mothers who have high levels of blood glucose, type-two diabetes or gestational diabetes during their pregnancy are prone to having low insulin sensitivity and are more vulnerable to become diabetics. Children between 5-10 years old have been studied. The researchers evaluated their sensitivity to insulin and the pregnancy [...]

An ectopic pregnancy usually happens outside your uterus, in the fallopian tubes. It is not a pregnancy that can be carried to full term and it can even be dangerous for the mother if it is not detected early. Doctors can detect an ectopic pregnancy by doing blood tests and they do them when they [...]

Pregnant women often experience nauses in the morning, hence the term Morning Sickness. But some pregnant women suffer from nausea after every meal. Most doctors recommend eating less and more frequently. I did not suffer from nausea a lot during pregnancy but some days I did and a friend recommended that I eat a toast [...]

Pregnant women may suffer from nausea, tiredness, back pain, hemorrhoids, heartburn, leg cramps and frequent urges to urinate which can lead to lack of sleep. Being a mom can be a wonderful thing but the last months of gestation can be arduous and at times unpleasant. Once the baby is born, you may choose to [...]