The question about forgetfulness
While a number of women — like my friend — complain that pregnancy has made them more forgetful than usual, the research on this topic is mixed.
The whole nine months of pregnancy explained! Find out about choosing a midwife, pregnancy health, morning sickness, exercise during pregnancy, what’s safe to eat, your growing bump, your baby’s movements, and preparing for baby.
While a number of women — like my friend — complain that pregnancy has made them more forgetful than usual, the research on this topic is mixed.
Revealing to your family and friends that you’re pregnant can be fun and exciting.
Revealing the gender of your baby to your family and friends can be a really fun event (deep down, don’t we all love to be the bearer of a little secret!).
Did you know that not only does your body change during pregnancy, your hair changes too?
What happens to your brain when you’re pregnant? Jordan Gaines Lewis, a Neuroscience Doctoral Candidate at Pennsylvania State University, talks about morning sickness, “pregnancy nose”, and the dreaded mummy brain.
More than half — perhaps even up to 90% — of pregnant women experience nausea or vomiting to some degree, particularly in the morning.
According to many women, a heightened sense of smell, called hyperosmia, is one of their earliest signs of pregnancy. Although anecdotes of hyperosmia have existed for a century, scientific literature on the topic is sparse.
Are you really craving bacon sandwiches, fresh fruit, or even something unusual like pickles and ice cream?
In case you’re wondering whether your favourite pastimes and indulgences are safe now that you’re pregnant, here’s your go-to guide
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that being a mum equals sudden sleeplessness. So how come you’re getting no sleep and the baby hasn’t even arrived yet?
If the thought of cheesy, cringe-worthy baby shower games leaves you squirming with shame and embarrassment, fear not