Feeling afraid of giving birth is more common than most people realize. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’ve given birth before, fear can show up for many different reasons: the unknown, a past experience, worries about pain, or simply the weight of preparing for something big. Your fear does not mean you are
Women experience a variety of pregnancy symptoms in different combinations. There’s no one-size-fits-all checklist for pregnancy symptoms that will tell you you are pregnant with certainty. Only a pregnancy test and ultrasound can truly verify your pregnancy. Nevertheless, we compiled a list of fifteen pregnancy symptoms you may or may not have heard of below.
Some prescription medications are approved for use in pregnancy, while others may not be safe for the growing baby. When considering whether to continue taking prescription medication during your pregnancy, your doctor will help you weigh the benefits the drug presents against the risks that might be associated with continuing it. Prescription medication should not
If you use marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, you might wonder if you can continue to use it during pregnancy. Marijuana contains chemicals that may be harmful to your baby. Chemicals like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can pass through the placenta to your baby’s bloodstream and interfere with his/her development. No amount of marijuana has been
For some women, planning to become pregnant is an exciting time, and when it happens, they are full of anticipation for the new arrival. Others struggle with pregnancy, and it takes a while to become used to the changes happening in their bodies. No matter how you feel, those feelings are valid, and you deserve
