Why is my heart beat so fast?
Due to some of the physiological changes of pregnancy, it is common for women’s resting heart rate to be about 10 to 15 beats per minute faster while pregnant. Pregnant…
What can I do for my headache?
Pregnancy is good and bad for headaches. The good news is, migraine headaches are uncommon during pregnancy. Most chronic migraineurs thoroughly enjoy pregnancy because it is one of the few…
What can I for my acne?
Unfortunately, acne tends to get worse during pregnancy. Blame your hormones and your beautiful, oily glow of pregnancy. Still, there are a few things you can do. It is safe…
Is it normal that my boobs are leaking already?
Yes. Especially if you’ve already had children, you might notice that your milk comes in early or that you have occasional leakage, even in the first trimester. Even if you…
I need help breastfeeding.
You’re not alone. Most women struggle at some point with breastfeeding. Click here to read our primer on breastfeeding and if you still having questions afterwards, ask your doctor or…
My back is killing me. What can I do?
Back pain in pregnancy is almost universal. The bigger the belly, the more curved the spine, and the worse the back pain. As your center of gravity moves forward with…
I have gestational diabetes. Now what?
If you failed your 1-hour glucose screen AND your 3-hour glucose tolerance test, then you have gestational diabetes. Hopefully, you’ll get a chance to talk to a dietitian. In the…
Can I prevent stretch marks?
The short answer is no. Though there are a lot of products marketed to pregnant women who are willing to spend a lot of money to prevent stretch marks, none…
Why don’t I feel the baby moving?
The answer to this question depends on how far along you are. If you are less than 20 weeks’ gestation or so, you are probably too early to feel any…
Heartburn! Help!
You’ve probably heard the folktale that a lot of heartburn means that your baby will have a lot of hair; this probably isn’t true, but dreams of a well-coiffed baby…