Been feeling sick all day? It may not be because of the bad sushi you had last night. One rumor that a lot of women have heard is that ovulation can be the cause behind us wanting to stick particularly close to the toilet some days in case the desire to “yargh” strikes us. But can ovulation cause nausea? Can the all mighty ovulation even cause our body and/or our minds to go a bit out of … [Read more...]
What Are Vulvar Varicosities: And Why They Are Not Such Atrocities
Pregnancy is not without its many delightful symptoms, such as sore boobs, weight gain and puffy feet and ankles which appear to have a case of elephantiatis. One symptom which is far seldom spoken of to the point it seems taboo are vulvar varicosities. Now, like most women, you can pretty much guess what “vulvar” is (need a hint? Look below the belt). But What Are Vulvar … [Read more...]
Prettify: Can You Get Your Nails Done When Your Pregnant?
Anything involving any kind of chemical strikes fears into the heart of any woman who is expecting. We have been told that dying our hair is a “no-no”. That applying certain lotion is a “no-no”. Plus, in some strange sources on the Internet that even waxing (yes, waxing) can somehow adversely affect our yet to be born baby. A lot of the rumors we hear are false, but it is important to take … [Read more...]
Is My Baby A Pyro: What Can Pregnant Women Take For Heartburn?
What can pregnant women take for heartburn? Let me say this first, contact your OB or doctor for specific products you can take for heartburn! Below. I will delve into what you can do, at the core, to prevent or calm this fire. When I say core, I mean what is the root cause for why you are even having heartburn. Don't just cover it up with meds, try to prevent it! To begin, did you know that … [Read more...]
Morning Sickness: When Does Nausea Start In Pregnancy?
The all-telling “missed period” happens for most women between the weeks four through seven. This is when you know the good ol' “Aunt Flo” hasn't paid a visit to your internal home and this causes several alarms to go off. After you have peed on a stick and have confirmed you are pregnant (congrats!) the next question on many new moms' minds is: So, when does the morning sickness … [Read more...]
