Welcome to your first trimester of pregnancy! You may not look pregnant yet, but you’re probably feeling it. Morning sickness, sore breasts and fatigue — pregnancy can be so fun! Luckily, there are a few things you can do to relieve some of the more unpleasant symptoms of the first trimester. So you can feel your best!
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You’ve made it to your second trimester. You powered through those troublesome first trimester symptoms, and you’re likely feeling a lot better. Nice work! For many women, the second trimester is the most comfortable part of pregnancy. However, the second trimester can come with its own set of — sometimes, annoying — symptoms. Keep reading to learn seven of the most common second-trimester symptoms, and how to deal with them.
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It’s finally your third trimester. Great job! Bad news, though: many women find that the third trimester can be the most uncomfortable part of their pregnancy. But think of it like this: you only have a few more weeks to go until your baby arrives. The finish line is totally within reach! In the meantime, follow our guide to relieving some of the most common, sometimes unpleasant, third-trimester symptoms that you might not know.
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If you’re not a big fan of fish, we’ve got bad news for you. There’s yet another reason why fish and seafood might be an important part of your diet. Certain types of fish contain DHA, a type of Omega-3 fatty acid that plays a role in overall health and wellness. In fact, Omega-3’s like DHA have been found to not only support general health, but to help support pregnancy health and overall health for kids. But if you can’t eat fish, or you or your kids just don’t like it, there are plenty of other ways to get Omega-3 DHA into your daily routine. Keep reading to learn more about DHA and how to get it.
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Is your body trying to tell you something? Many early pregnancy symptoms show up even before your first missed period. Keep in mind that visiting your doctor for a pregnancy test or ultrasound is the only way to really know for sure if you’re pregnant. But looking for these early signs of pregnancy may help tip you off that it’s time to go see your OBGYN!read more
If you’re having trouble sleeping when you’re pregnant, you’re certainly not alone! According to a 2016 study, 78% of women have difficulty sleeping during pregnancy.1 And this makes sense: your body is changing and your hormones are running amok. No wonder you can’t sleep! Luckily, there are a few simple lifestyle changes you can make to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. Keep reading for our tips to help you sleep better when you’re pregnant.
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You pass on more than just your genes to your kids. You also pass on your habits, whether they’re good or bad. Get your kids on the right track when they’re younger to help encourage lifelong health with these healthy-kid habits, for everything from brushing their teeth to good nutrition! Here, we have tips and tricks to help get younger kids, ages 2-5, into seven healthy habits.
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You finally made it through all nine months of pregnancy and delivery! But the period after delivery has its own set of challenges. That’s why it’s sometimes called the “fourth trimester!” Life as a new mom is amazing and exciting, of course. But we know it can also be stressful, frustrating, and even confusing. You’ve got a newborn to take care of, plus hormones and other postpartum changes may be making you feel more emotional that usual.
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You’ve probably heard that iron is essential for good health. This is true! In fact, low iron levels have been associated with a number of unpleasant health effects. However, iron is also one of those “too much of a good thing” things! Too-high iron levels can also negatively affect your health. So what’s the right balance? Keep reading to learn about the benefits of iron, and how eating an iron-rich diet can help you get enough of this important nutrient.
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If you’ve been feeling tired lately, you may have heard that B vitamins can help you boost energy. While B vitamins don’t give you a typical energy jolt like a cup of strong coffee, B vitamins can help to convert the food you eat into energy that the cells in your body need to function at their best.
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