Bleeding During Pregnancy

I’m pregnant, and I’ve had mild bleeding over the past few weeks, but not enough to wear a pad. Last week, I felt a gush at work. It was a blood clot about the size of a quarter. My OB didn’t think anything was seriously wrong, but it’s happened again. Should I be worried about losing my … [Read more...]

I’m overweight, when will my bump show?

I'm 16 weeks pregnant and was overweight before I got pregnant and I'm just wondering if it's normal to not really be showing yet. I kept losing weight even though I was eating and the doctor said it was alright since I'm overweight. I'm just curious because I would love to be showing. I feel people … [Read more...]

The Wonders of Folate

Folate, also known as folic acid or B9, is a vitamin that protects the chromosomes in sperm, eggs and a developing zygote. Ideally all men and women should get at least 400 micrograms (mcg) before conception, (600 mcg or more for women who have had a miscarriage or baby with a birth defect) and than … [Read more...]

Six things to do before Baby arrives (besides packing your hospital bag)

You’ve packed your bag for the hospital, and here are a few other last-minute things to consider putting on your to-do list before labor begins: Baby’s first laundry. When you and baby come home from the hospital, it’ll be one less thing to do if sheets and clothes have already been … [Read more...]