A wild concoction of hormones naturally comes into play during pregnancy and is responsible for a whole range of changes your body is going through...the good and the bad. We're focusing on oxytocin in this blog post because it fa
First Trimester Milestones Technically, your first trimester begins on the first day of your last period and lasts until the end of week 12, when your second trimester begins. This means that most women are already nearly halfw
Many women experience excessive tiredness, especially early and late in their pregnancy. In fact, feeling run-down is one of the early signs of pregnancy that often goes overlooked. You may be wondering “Why do I feel so ti
Are you anxiously awaiting the day you get to bring your newborn baby home? If so, you'll want to take a few minutes away from your to-do lists and focus on the tiny miracle you're working on. He or she is more incredible than you
You made it through the first trimester of your pregnancy! Hopefully any nausea you may had is subsiding and your energy is coming back. It may not happen on day one of week 14, but typically the second trimester is a great point
Insomnia can be extremely frustrating, especially during pregnancy when your body is working extra hard. Unfortunately, pregnancy insomnia is extremely common, there is no easy cure, and every woman’s body is different. Fortunat
So, you’ve peed on every brand of home pregnancy test at CVS, and it’s finally time for your first ultrasound. This appointment is usually scheduled around your eighth week of pregnancy. It will verify your pregnancy and, of c
Welcoming another child to your growing family is big news for everyone, future big brothers and sisters included. When it’s time to share your pregnancy announcement with your current little one(s), there are a couple of tips t
Is your baby due in July? We pulled together some interesting facts, from personality traits to celebrities who share your baby’s month, to give you a preview of what you can expect from your family’s new addition. Of course t
You've most likely heard the term, but do you know what cord blood is and what processes are required to collect and store it? We've pulled together the basics to help you get started in determining to store or not to store prior