What Causes Nausea During Pregnancy The nausea and morning sickness that probably began last month often peaks in the second month. Hormones are what causes nausea during pregnancy, and your nauseous feelings are a sign that your baby will be healthy; although that’s not much comfort when you feel seasick around the clock. Check out […]
Dealing with Fatigue in Pregnancy The occasional bouts of fatigue in pregnancy you experienced in your first month may now give way to total exhaustion. Last month you wanted to rest; this month you have to rest! Your hours of rest must increase. If the time is not spent sleeping, at least you may need […]
Breast Changes in Pregnancy You can Expect Breast changes in pregnancy will declare that you are pregnant long before your abdomen does. They are likely to feel slightly sore and swollen at first; the earliest sensations are similar to those you may be used to feeling in the second half of your menstrual period, only […]
Treating Increased Itching During Pregnancy Dry, itchy skin is common later in pregnancy, especially on an expanding abdomen, but many women report this symptom in their second month. Some experience overall dryness; others mention specific areas, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet that feel itchy. If you experience increased […]
Dealing with Frequent Urination During Pregnancy Now would be a good time to pretty up your bathroom, since you will be spending a lot of time there in the months to come. Your growing uterus resides next to your bladder and definitely makes its presence felt on a regular basis. Though you will continue to […]
Experiencing Excessive Saliva During Pregnancy The composition and volume of saliva change during pregnancy. You may notice that your saliva tastes different and that there is more of it. Some women experience an annoying relationship between morning sickness and saliva production. For some, the increase in saliva triggers the nausea; for others, the nausea triggers […]
Why You Experience Increased Thirst During Pregnancy The need to urinate more frequently when pregnant means you’ll have to drink more fluids. Your increased thirst during pregnancy is your body’s normal signal that you and your baby need more fluids. The increased water you drink helps your kidneys rid your body of the extra waste […]
4 Ways to Constipation Relief During Pregnancy Most women are prone to constipation throughout their pregnancy. Early in pregnancy you can again blame pregnancy hormones, which slow the movement of food through your intestines. In physiologic jargon, this change is called decreased gastrointestinal motility. The slower passage of food and fluid allows more fluid to […]
5 Ways to Alleviate Gas and Bloating During Pregnancy The same intestinal changes that contribute to constipation also may cause you to feel gas and bloating during pregnancy. As your pregnancy advances, this bloated feeling intensifies, because your growing uterus and your ballooning intestines are competing for room. 1. Keep Your Bowels Moving Avoid constipation, […]
7 Ways to Heartburn Relief During Pregnancy Shortly after eating, and sometimes even between meals, many pregnant women belch and burp frequently and experience a burning, irritating sensation just below their breastbone. Pregnancy hormones are to blame as they cause an overall slowdown of the intestines, relax the stomach muscles, and delay the time it […]
Two Types of Pregnancy Tests Most hopeful moms-to-be want to know if they are pregnant. In most cases, you can know for sure as soon as one week after conception. When implantation occurs, the developing placenta begins to produce the hormone HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This hormone is detectable by the different types of pregnancy […]
Early Pregnancy Feelings You Can Expect As your body prepares itself to nurture and grow your baby you will notice some increased sensitivity and discomfort. These four early pregnancy feelings are commonly experienced by newly pregnant mothers-to-be. 1. Hypersensitivity to Odors Certain strong smells—garlic, fish or coffee—may “go right to your stomach,” and trigger instant […]
