Yes, you did read that title right! There are some women who experience an overwhelming urge to eat soil during their pregnancy. Seriously. But is it normal? Is it healthy? Well, it is a craving that is reported, but is it safe? Find out here...
Sometimes in pregnancy comfort food is a SERIOUS NEED. Let’s get one thing straight: there are a lot of sucky parts of pregnancy. Yeah, I said it! Sure, it’s beautiful and a blessing and blah, blah, BLAH! But one of the best things is that we can relax our diet a bit...
As you enter the final trimester of pregnancy, you'll probably start to experience new symptoms, most of them uncomfortable.Here's how to deal with them.
Fetal dopplers for home use are now widely available and many parents-to-be understandably like the idea of being able to check on baby whenever they want to. But how safe are they? Let's look at some of the evidence...
So you're in the 1st Trimester and thinking about all the things you can and can't have or do. There are so many of them it's hard to keep track! Here we look at the most important do's and don't's...
Cinnamon is rumored to cause miscarriage if eaten in large quantities. Here we do some fact-checking around cinnamon's safety profile during pregnancy...
Are you pregnant and worried that you suddenly don't want to be touched anymore? An aversion to touch in pregnancy is pretty common, but that doesn't mean it's not challenging for your relationships. Find out what you can do about it here...
Folate or Folic Acid? Why the Controversy? What's the difference between them? Which should you take? We explore all your questions here. The latest research shows that artificial folic acid may have detrimental effects in late pregnancy. Many moms-to-be are switching over to natural folate...
Having trouble with constipation in your pregnancy? Our resident pharmacist talks us through all the different types of medications and remedies available and which ones are safe to use in pregnancy, plus simple lifestyle changes that can help you too...
Is it safe to take antihistamines in pregnancy? Here is a look at different antihistamines and which ones are OK to take while you are pregnant.
