Pregnancy

It is especially important for a pregnant and breastfeeding woman to consume DHA (one of the omega-3s in fish oil) because the developing baby is dependent on mom! DHA is an essential fat—we must get it from diet or supplements, because our bodies don’t make it—and...

Caffeine Women: Studies show a correlation between increased caffeine consumption and difficulty conceiving. If removing coffee completely from the daily routine is a hard adjustment, try limiting it to only one cup per day and consider switching to decaffeinated...

In I'm Pregnant, Lesley Regan, MD advises women keep medications to a minimum and seek their doctors advice about the safest choices for various conditions. Below is a synopsis of what to watch out for: Antiemetics are used for severe cases of morning sickness. Be...

The answer to this question is yes and no. If you’re thinking: ”Now is the time for me to start an intense aerobics class to keep off the baby weight” then the answer is “NO.” Pregnancy is NOT a time to start a workout regime that focuses on losing weight (or gaining...