Pregnancy and Your Partner’s Reaction to Your Pregnancy

If you have mixed feelings about being pregnant, chances are your partner does too. He may be thrilled with the prospect of fatherhood. It offers new possibilities in the role of father. He may be exhilarated by the anticipation of … Continue reading

Pregnancy and Your Relationship With Your Partner

Becoming a mother-to-be can take time away from your other roles and relationships. Maybe you already see yourself as a parent. As a result, you may lose some of your psychological identity as a partner and lover. There may be … Continue reading

Early Hazards to your Baby’s Health

Your developing baby is most vulnerable during the period from three to eight weeks after conception. That is weeks five through 10 of your pregnancy. All major organs are forming during this time, and injury to the embryo can result … Continue reading

Pregnancy and The Importance of Hormones

Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate many aspects of your pregnancy. The hormone progesterone is produced first by your ovaries and then by your placenta. It keeps your uterus from contracting. It moreover promotes growth of blood vessels in … Continue reading

Pregnancy and How your body is changing

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Pregnancy and The warmed-up effect

If you’ve been pregnant once before, you may notice that you’re bigger than you were at the same time during your last pregnancy. You may moreover notice that side effects seem to be happening earlier this time. You could call … Continue reading

Kegel exercises (Preparing your body for labor)

Why do them? The muscles in your pelvic floor assist support your uterus, bladder and bowel. Toning them by doing Kegel exercises will assist ease your discomfort during the last months of your pregnancy and may assist minimize two usual … Continue reading

Tailor sitting (Preparing your body for labor)

Why do it? Tailor sitting improves your posture and strengthens and stretches the muscles in your back, thighs and pelvis. It can assist keep your pelvic joints flexible, improve blood flow to your lower body and may make for an … Continue reading

Squat and wall slide (Preparing your body for labor)

Squat. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Slowly lower into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your heels flat on the floor. If your heels start to come up, widen your stance. Hold the squat for 10 … Continue reading

Pelvic tilt (Preparing your body for labor)

Why do it? This exercise strengthens the muscles in your abdomen, helps relieve backache during pregnancy and labor, and may assist make for an easier delivery. Pelvic tilts can moreover improve the flexibility of your back and assist prevent back … Continue reading

Pregnancy and Exercise

Do not think that just because you are pregnant means you have to stop exercising, unless you have special needs. Before you exercise during pregnancy, always check with your doctor first. Once you obtain permission to proceed, you will find … Continue reading