23 Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
While a missed period seems to be one of the most classic early pregnancy symptoms, there are actually a ton of other signs that…
Symptoms and Ailments
Pubis Diastasis – A Real Pain in the Crotch
From about six months pregnant on, I was having this consistent pain in my lower left abdomen. “Ligament stretching,” they said. OK, I thought, that…
Is My Toilet Seat Turning Blue Because I’m Pregnant?
Picture this. You stumble into the bathroom in the middle of the night to empty your bladder for the seventy sixth time. Just as…
Diastasis Recti – The Pregnancy Side Effect You Probably Don’t Know You Have
Despite the fact that it may actually be the most common side effect of pregnancy, many women are largely unfamiliar with the term…
A List of Things Morning Sickness Feels Like, and One Thing it Doesn’t
“Oh, so you just feel how I feel when I’m hungry!” A few months ago, I heard those words come out of my dear husband’s…
PUPPs – Don’t Let The Cute Name Fool You, It’s Pregnancy Hell
I was pretty over being pregnant by the time the third trimester with my fourth baby rolled around. I had fallen victim to the…
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy: Safe Tips, Tricks and Treatments
“Hemorrhoids”, “hemroids”, “haemorrhoids”, or “Piles” (much easier to spell) are sadly a very common side effect of pregnancy. What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen…
When Does Morning Sickness Start (and End)?
Ah, morning sickness. That special little treat that often comes with pregnancy. You may be wondering when morning sickness will start once you’ve seen…
8 Unspoken Pregnancy Side Effects I Wasn’t Prepared For
I knew all about swollen feet, an engorged tummy, heartburn, and morning sickness pregnancy side effects. But what about the unspoken pregnancy side effects?…
What Causes Morning Sickness, According to Study
Morning sickness is one rude introduction to motherhood. Ask anyone who has spent a few weeks (or months) of their life fighting the urge…
Gestational Diabetes: My View from the Trenches
About a month ago I failed my one hour blood sugar test. I was pretty sure that this happened because I stopped for a…
You Might Feel Fine
Ask any random person to list the first few things that come to mind when they think of pregnancy, and you’re likely to get…
Gestational Diabetes: symptoms & treatment
What is Gestational Diabetes? Simply put, gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is a result of high blood sugar, due to…
Constipation During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can come with a whole litany of unpleasant side effects, but constipation might be one of the worst. The gas, bloating, and constant…
HG: When Morning Sickness is All Day Sickness
The first trimester is a crazy ride because you find out you’re pregnant, you’re thrilled, and then you find yourself hovering over a toilet…
8 Reasons Why You Aren’t Sleeping At 8 Months Pregnant
“You better sleep now because you won’t get much when the baby comes!” Whoever started this little gem of wisdom was either A. never…
Handling Restless Leg Syndrome During Pregnancy
As if things like nausea, exhaustion and non-stop peeing aren’t annoying enough during your pregnancy – there’s also something rather delightful you may experience…
An Open Letter to the Glucose Test
Hello, Glucose test. We meet again. I confess, I didn’t miss you one bit in our time apart. In fact, I disparaged you to…
5 Things I Wish I’d Known About Early Pregnancy
For some reason, I thought pregnancy was going to be a breeze. Not so much. I’m only like 40 days in; the nausea and…
Scary Shit Series – Cholestasis
Pregnancy comes with a litany of aches, pains, and minor complications. Usually, these are annoyances that come and go, but rarely become anything serious….