First Trimester Articles

  • The 3D/4D Ultrasound Experience

    "Incredible," "awesome," "truly indescribable," are just some of the descriptions parents have used after seeing their babies for the first time in an ultrasound.

  • Morning Sickness: Making Him Understand Your Pain

    Morning Sickness is a lot like back pain. If you've never experienced it you'll never appreciate how debilitating it can be. Do men understand morning sickness? No. Do men under estimate how bad it can be? Yes. How can you get your man to be more supportive and sympathetic toward your morning sickness?

  • Fetal Doppler Rental by StorkRadio.com

    StorkRadio, the leader in the Fetal Doppler industry and one of the first online Fetal Doppler companies is looking out for you and is the only Fetal Doppler rental company legally renting/selling Fetal Dopplers online.

  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • Why Natural Yeast Infection Remedies Could Be the Solution to Your Yeast Infection

    Natural yeast infection remedies are on the increase as women, especially, turn away from their mainstream treatments, and turn instead to natural treatments for their yeast infections. Here, you'll learn why this is happening, and, why this could be the natural solution you've been searching for.

  • Skin Care in the First Trimester

    And you thought you were done with teen-age acne? Ha! Welcome to the hormone changes of the first trimester. Acne breakout and greasy skin can be among your body's reactions. Some acne products can be harmful to your developing baby. Learn how to safely and effectively combat skin problems during pregnancy.

  • FDA Warns Birth Defects with Paxil

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that birth defect warnings should to be added to the prescription-only antidepressant, Paxil (Paroxetine).

  • Before Hiring a Midwife

    Before you hire a midwife, be sure to interview several carefully. Take your time reviewing their history, call up their references, have a list of questions handy, research the legal issues in your state and ask the midwife for proof of her certification.

  • Dealing with Morning Sickness Naturally!

    by Tabatha Jones

    There's so much joy in finding out you're pregnant. You're overflowing with excitement and you can't stop telling everyone.

  • Migraine Headache Tips

    Patients are walking into my office frequently with migraine headaches. I've put together a list of possible triggers and recommendations that may help. Hopefully this will help all of you who want to get these headaches out of your life.

  • Morning Sickness: Making Him Understand Your Pain

    Morning Sickness is a lot like back pain. If you've never experienced it you'll never appreciate how debilitating it can be. Do men understand morning sickness? No. Do men under estimate how bad it can be? Yes. How can you get your man to be more supportive and sympathetic toward your morning sickness?

  • Fetal Doppler Rental by StorkRadio.com

    StorkRadio, the leader in the Fetal Doppler industry and one of the first online Fetal Doppler companies is looking out for you and is the only Fetal Doppler rental company legally renting/selling Fetal Dopplers online.

  • The 3D/4D Ultrasound Experience

    "Incredible," "awesome," "truly indescribable," are just some of the descriptions parents have used after seeing their babies for the first time in an ultrasound.

  • Plus-size Pregnancy Can Be Healthy

    With over half of all pregnant women falling in the plus-size category, plus-size pregnancy is something that can no longer be ignored. If you're plus-sized, you've probably heard things about how your weight can affect your health. But being plus-sized doesn't mean you can't have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy baby if you get the information you need and receive good medical care.

  • Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy

    During pregnancy you may find yourself wrestling in bed trying to get comfortable before falling asleep. SOS! What does SOS have to do with getting comfortable and getting to sleep you might ask. Read on and find out.

  • Morning Sickness: What to Pack for the Journey

    Morning sickness demands a plan -- a strategy -- for outsmarting your body and letting you feel in better control. To do that, you will need some basic tools... To start with, you will need a bigger bag -- something roomy enough to accommodate your needs. If you are feeling lousy, a little shopping excursion just might cheer you up!

  • Round Ligament Pain

    Have you experienced sharp abdominal pains when in the process of sitting down, standing up, bending over, or rolling over in bed? This is commonly known as Round Ligament Pain. The severity of pain can worry you. Although round ligament pain can be very uncomfortable, it also is very normal. This pain is not harmful to the baby in any way.

  • 10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain

    Eating for two doesn't mean twice the food. Controlling weight gain during pregnancy can be a problem. Childbirth education specialist, Bonnie Berk shares tips to help keep your eating healthy and reasonable.

  • Energizer Shake!

    Are you looking for a quick, cool, healthy and easy to make (or make ahead of time) breakfast or snack? Need a pick-me-up? Look no further! Here is the recipe for you!

  • Dads and Pregnancy

    Because the physical changes of pregnancy happen to the woman, it is easy to forget the man is also a part of the pregnancy.

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