In the first few weeks of pregnancy, folic acid helps the embryonic neural tube, the precursor to your baby’s brain and spinal cord, to properly close. It also…
Pregnancy and childbirth
For most normal-weight pregnant women, the right amount of calories is: About 1,800 calories per day during the first trimester. About 2,200 calories per day during the second…
You can carry out most pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you don’t know when your next period is due, do the test…
Try to avoid sitting in the same position for more than 30 minutes. At work, adjust your chair height and work station so you can sit up close…
Because caffeine is a stimulant, it increases your blood pressure and heart rate, both of which are not recommended during pregnancy. Caffeine also increases the frequency of urination….
Just heat that meat up. It needs to be steaming, or 165 degrees F. If you get your sub toasted, that’s fine, too. Can I have a Subway…
During pregnancy, wrap the long band underneath your stomach and for light support, or double the short band over it for extra compression. After delivery, you can fasten…
A fall in hemoglobin levels during pregnancy is caused by a greater expansion of plasma volume compared with the increase in red cell volume. This disproportion between the…
cream. fromage frais. sour cream. cheeses, such as cheddar and parmesan, feta, ricotta, mascarpone, cream cheese, cottage cheese and cheese spreads. What creams are not safe during pregnancy?…
How long can a miscarried fetus stay in the body? Will I Need Medications or Surgery? After a miscarriage, any remaining tissue from the pregnancy should pass from…