Tuesday, December 06, 2016 7592 Views

How to Have a Smart Baby: Pregnancy Brain Power Boosters

You already know that living a healthy lifestyle while you're expecting helps your baby grow big and strong, but did you know it can make her smarter too? In fact, simple choices that you make every day, from eating a leafy-green salad for lunch to hitting the treadmill for a workout, can help build her brain. "W ...

Monday, December 05, 2016 10005 Views

cough during pregnancy

Your immune system becomes weak during pregnancy, and that makes you susceptible to many infections. Among other issues, an episode of cough is quite common. Many women start to worry because cough during pregnancy makes their belly shake. The problem is that most women do not want to take over-the-counter and prescription medications during pregnancy because it could be potentially harmful ...

Monday, December 05, 2016 12233 Views

Decoding Baby's Cough

A baby's cough can mean very different things, and it's not as if you can ask your baby what's wrong. Sometimes it's hard to know if you should call your doctor for advice, make an appointment, or head straight to the emergency room.

Coughs are the body's way of protecting itself, explains Howard Balbi, MD, director of ped ...

Saturday, December 03, 2016 11189 Views

Treating a Cold or Flu When Pregnant

Everything changes when you become pregnant. Everything you do affects your body and your unborn child. This realization makes getting a cold or flu more complicated.

If you get a cold or become sick with the flu, you may worry about the infection affecting your unborn child. And what if you suffer from a fever, or diarrhea? Could those symptoms hurt your child?

Thursday, December 01, 2016 10628 Views

Healthy diet during​ pregnancy

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Healthy eating keeps you feeling good and gives your baby the essential nutrients they need in utero.

Overall, aim for a balanced diet, with a ...