Getting Ready for the Home Stretch

The last few weeks of your pregnancy are physically the most uncomfortable.  The fetus is nearing maturity in development, and is gaining weight which definitely places an added strain on you. 
 False labor – vague abdominal aches that feel like labor but are not – is a common occurrence especially as D-Day gets nearer.  You […]

The Second Trimester

The period from week 13 to week 28 is the second trimester. This is the period that’s most physically comfortable for the expecting mom. The nausea in most cases subsides by this time and the pregnancy has begun to be visible. The risk of miscarriage drops during this phase and the fatigue […]

Dealing with Baby Blues

Becoming a mother can be an exhilarating experience and one that you probably expect during your pregnancy to be one of peace and happiness.  For many new moms who have been fed an idea of early motherhood being a blissful period, sudden and unexplainable mood changes can be worrying.  These however are common and are […]

What to Expect in Your First Trimester

The first trimester – the period from the date of conception to 12 weeks – is a unique stage in your pregnancy, because you will not be aware in the first few weeks that you have conceived, and even after you will not appear pregnant.  Because of this, there are precautions to be exercised to […]

Vivid Dreams During Pregnancy and What They mean

One of the less discussed symptoms of pregnancy is the experiencing of vivid dreams.  These can be more detailed and more lucid than regular dreams and may leave you feeling elated, worried or frightened.  They can be filled with vibrant colors and strange concepts.  Some women report dreaming they are walking naked in public.  Other […]

Can you Afford a Baby?

There might be many who find that question uncomfortable to answer. After all, having a baby is one of life’s greatest miracles and talking about expenses and budgets diminishes the beauty of the experience, right? Wrong. Like it or not, babies come with huge expenses. In fact for many couples who […]

Maternity Clothing on a Budget

Dressing up during your pregnancy can be an expensive affair.  You won’t need any of those clothes once the baby arrives which makes spending too much on them pointless and a waste.  Between doing up the nursery, stroller and crib shopping and all the other umpteen expenses that pregnancy can rack up, you might not […]