Pink? Blue? Green? Nearly every expecting mother has an ultrasound at some point during her pregnancy, usually around the 20 week mark. If you’re far enough along in your pregnancy to show, people are going to ask what you’re having. Even without an ultrasound, there are any number of old[…]
Last time we talked about the ways your senses change while you’re pregnant, and the digestive issues that seem to plague so many pregnant women. These aren’t the only unexpected symptoms that crop up during pregnancy, though. This time we’ll talk about changes to your skin and hair, and your[…]
Given the frequency of herpes infections in the general population the lack of realistic treatment options during pregnancy is surprising. The general medical intervention for the treatment of herpes simplex outbreaks is treatment with anti-viral medications such as acyclovir. These medications act by reducing the virus’s ability to reproduce. Unfortunately[…]
We all know about nausea, needing to pee, cravings, sleep disturbances, and, as the baby grows, back pain. While these are the most common symptoms of pregnancy, the hormone changes and growing baby can cause many other symptoms that you may not expect. If you experience any of the following[…]
Expecting a baby is an exciting time for a couple, but it can also be a source of tremendous anxiety, especially for new parents, but even for parents of many children. Physiological and hormonal shifts that accompany the process of growing a new life only amplify the anxiety that tends[…]