Hi, I am six months pregnant. I have alot of quetions to ask, but I won’t ask alot. All I really want to know when I have the baby will it hurt? I’m going to have it natually. My mom says I have to be 10 cm to have it.. Will it hurt if I get a c-section? ~ Kirstie Hi Kirstie. Birthing the … [Read more…]
Maternity Wear: What, When, Where?
If you’re 14 weeks or so you may be wondering, “when am I going to look pregnant? Now I just look wide!” Pregnancy weight gain is an uneven thing, with many women only gaining 5-10 pounds in the first 20 weeks, then putting on another 20-30 in the second half of pregnancy. By the last month the baby … [Read more…]
Vitamin B12 And Pregnancy: How Much Do You Need? Should You Take a Supplement?
Unless you’re a vegan, you should have no problem getting the recommended 3 mcg of B12 per day. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is found exclusively in animal products: milk, meat, shellfish, and eggs. B12 also helps with the metabolism of folate. Symptoms of B12 deficiency, such as poor … [Read more…]
Can a Pregnancy Test Show a False Positive?
Yes, if you were pregnant but had a miscarriage, or if you’re taking a supplement or fertility drug that contains hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, the pregnancy hormones that tests detect for. Tests are also commonly misread. If you get a positive but also get your period, or you get a negative … [Read more…]
Is It Normal to Have a Lot of Vaginal Discharge?
Is having more discharge during pregnancy normal?” It’s very normal and healthy to have more white or clear vaginal discharge while you’re pregnant. Producing more discharge is the way your cervix and vagina wash out old cells and bacteria, which protects you and the baby from infection. If you … [Read more…]