Pregnancy, fluid retention, and (very!) swollen legs
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but let’s talk about one of the less glamorous aspects: fluid retention, also known as edema. Many women experience it, especially towards the end of...
Your birth – the five stages you need to know
When birth approaches, one of life's most intense and transformative moments begins. Although the process is natural, it is experienced very differently. Some women hardly notice how labor creeps up...
Pregnant with hemorrhoids? When your bottom gets unexpected attention
Pregnancy is (for most) a time filled with joyful moments, but also some less exciting surprises - like hemorrhoids. Yep, these little troublemakers are unfortunately a pretty common companion during...
Bloated and pregnant: Filled with love (and a little too much air)?
You might be looking down at your pregnant, bloated belly and wondering if you swallowed a beach ball in your sleep. The pants that fits just fine this morning are...
Breast changes during pregnancy – sore, enlarged, and full of surprises!
Many pregnant women report that either they or their partner could feel that their breasts were different, even before they had a positive pregnancy test. Breast changes during pregnancy are...