pregnancy safety

  • Which Teas Are Safe During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I would just like to know which teas in general are safe to consume during pregnancy (I am 22 weeks right now). I did a little research on this matter but am still not sure which teas I can drink. I have been drinking rooibos (redbush) tea lately (about a cup a day) with the impression that this is okay.

  • Drinking Tea During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I love drinking tea (green tea, chia tea, ginseng tea and all others) but I have a concern about it.

  • Unsafe Work During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm working as a club singer, and had recently found out that I'm 3 weeks pregnant. I'm excited about it, so is my boyfriend.

    As happy as I am with my job, I know that it's not the best condition for my baby. You see, every time I think I moved too much, or force my voice too much while singing, I feel uncomfortable where the baby is.

  • Ab Tek Belt and Paracetamols

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • What Shoes Are Best During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,

  • Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

    The pregnant body undergoes numerous changes physically as well as physiologically and spiritually that can cause stress and or discomfort to the mother. Massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate many of these discomforts, as well as promotes a sense of well-being.

  • Call in the Maid, I'm Pregnant! Cleaning Products and the Effects on Pregnancy

    So you don't have to call a maid to do the household cleaning unless you want to. If you are going to stick to doing the dirty work yourself, there are steps that you can take while cleaning during pregnancy to keep you and your baby safe from harm.

  • Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Just as diet, rest, and exercise take on an extra importance during pregnancy, so does the use of seat belts. Your unborn baby is depending on you to keep him/her safe from harm. So, every time you get into an automobile, as either the driver or a passenger, use the car's three-point restraint system.

  • Dying For A Change: Hair Color and Your Pregnancy

    If you're like many women, bleaching, dying, or highlighting your hair may be a regular part of your beauty regime. And if you're like most pregnant women, you probably have some hesitation or even a fear about continuing to color your hair while baby is in tow. Read on for tips to minimize baby's risk and for safe coloring alternatives.

  • Dying For A Change: Hair Color and Your Pregnancy

    If you're like many women, bleaching, dying, or highlighting your hair may be a regular part of your beauty regime. And if you're like most pregnant women, you probably have some hesitation or even a fear about continuing to color your hair while baby is in tow. Read on for tips to minimize baby's risk and for safe coloring alternatives.

  • What Shoes Are Best During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,

  • Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Just as diet, rest, and exercise take on an extra importance during pregnancy, so does the use of seat belts. Your unborn baby is depending on you to keep him/her safe from harm. So, every time you get into an automobile, as either the driver or a passenger, use the car's three-point restraint system.

  • Call in the Maid, I'm Pregnant! Cleaning Products and the Effects on Pregnancy

    So you don't have to call a maid to do the household cleaning unless you want to. If you are going to stick to doing the dirty work yourself, there are steps that you can take while cleaning during pregnancy to keep you and your baby safe from harm.

  • Ab Tek Belt and Paracetamols

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

    The pregnant body undergoes numerous changes physically as well as physiologically and spiritually that can cause stress and or discomfort to the mother. Massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate many of these discomforts, as well as promotes a sense of well-being.

  • Unsafe Work During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm working as a club singer, and had recently found out that I'm 3 weeks pregnant. I'm excited about it, so is my boyfriend.

    As happy as I am with my job, I know that it's not the best condition for my baby. You see, every time I think I moved too much, or force my voice too much while singing, I feel uncomfortable where the baby is.

  • Drinking Tea During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I love drinking tea (green tea, chia tea, ginseng tea and all others) but I have a concern about it.

  • Which Teas Are Safe During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I would just like to know which teas in general are safe to consume during pregnancy (I am 22 weeks right now). I did a little research on this matter but am still not sure which teas I can drink. I have been drinking rooibos (redbush) tea lately (about a cup a day) with the impression that this is okay.