Withpregnancy spotting,andvaginal discomfort, expectant mothers need to seek their physician’s help. These symptoms can be particularly painful to experience. At the first occurrence ofpregnancy spotting,orvaginal discomfort, a pregnant woman needs to get assistance. This is the best way to discover what the problem might be. Although it is normal in some cases to see spotting, it is always a notable concern during pregnancy. And for those who are also having vaginal discomfort,...

After all the ups and downs of birthing, feeding, changing, dressing and generally pampering four precious babies, I think I can safely say that I know what works, and what doesn't, in terms of organizing your baby nursery on a budget.

There are many baby nursery furniture options available on the market today. Most are not necessary, however. In my opinion, you only really need five items of furniture for your baby nursery. (If you do not have a closet in your baby nursery,...

Before we proceed to miscarriage signs, let's understand the causes of miscarriage. Miscarriage usually happens in the first trimester (12 weeks) of pregnancy with more than 90% of miscarriages happen within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. It affects 10% to 20% of all confirmed pregnancies. Though most people believe it is a natural causes, experts have identified several known causes of miscarriage. They are:

1. Genetic factors and hormonal imbalances which affects the...

Nesting behaviors are often irritating to your loved ones and always unique to the individual. Signs of nesting may include an unusual burst of energy which gives us the ability to clean, organize, do laundry, and even decorate. Some women feel the need to purchase the baby items still needed but for the most part we stay home. It’s very common to become a homebody during this time not because you have to, because you want to.

Nesting can be very simple or very detailed. For...

The end of the first trimester allows the pregnant mother to feel much better about the significantly reduced risk of miscarriage. For the start of the second trimester, pregnant mothers will be experiencing discomfort and pain due to your baby’s rapid growth and feelings of discomfort and pain as your body adjusts to this growth . These pains can be alarming but are mostly harmless. If you are 14 weeks pregnant, you must realize that this is the best time for you to exercise....

Many studies now show how important omega-3 DHA prenatal nutrition is, and how crucial it is for the development of the unborn baby. Whilst many women are taking these in supplement form, it is vital to select carefully to enjoy the full benefits and not be at risk from contaminants.

With studies showing that over 85% of pregnant and nursing mothers are deficient in DHA omega-3 and that around 70% of a new born baby's nervous system and brain are made up of it, it is clear just...

1. Women who have spent their whole lives being completely regular suddenly find they are constipated, nauseous, or suffer from diarrhea.

Although constipation is probably more common in most pregnancies,pregnancy diarrheaoccurs all too often.  In fact, you may frequently find that yourstool during pregnancywill alternate between various extremes.  One of the best ways to manage constipation is to consume more fiber; however, it is sometimes difficult to find the...

Pregnancy can affect women in many different ways.  A new study suggests that pregnancy can initiate or worse symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.  Obsessive-compulsive disorder currently affects over two million adults in the U.S.

Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine interviewed 126 women who had been treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder.  They found that 24 of the 78 women who had been pregnant (about 32 percent) experienced their first...

It is important to realize that after pregnancy your body will again undergo many changes. Your center of gravity changes, hormonal levels change, your breasts change in size on an hourly basis, tissues shrink and tissues heal. Your body is considered ‘post partum' from a biomechanical perspective for one full year. That means that the relaxin hormone, although no longer being produced in your body, continues for a time to have an effect on the ligamentous structures in your body,...