Hearing your baby’s heartbeat is an exciting time for moms-to-be and the exhilaration and nervousness mounts when your appointment is nearing. If you hear two heartbeats, it does not necessarily mean you are having twins, however. It might mean that,…
Second Trimester
Will an Eclipse or Blood Moon Hurt My Baby? | Wearing Red
There are a range of old tales about the impact of the moon on pregnant women. Some include warnings that women must wear metal, a safety pin or the color red during an eclipse or blood moon. No, an eclipse…
40 Tips to Help you Overcome Pregnancy Needle Phobia
I’ve always hated needles, but something about being pregnant made the fear even worse. Between blood tests, vaccinations, and hospital visits, I found myself dreading appointments for days in advance. I started looking for anything that could help me cope…
Why Is My Pregnant Belly Bigger on One Side?
It’s very common for pregnant women to have a pregnant belly that becomes higher or larger on one side than the other. The most common cause is baby sitting on one side of the uterus, or pushing an arm or leg…
Why Is My Pregnant Belly Always Cold?
Many women find that when pregnant, their belly bump can get quite cold, even when the rest of their body is warm. This can be a worry for some women. Is a Cold Pregnant Belly Normal? Yes! This is just…
What is the Heartbeat for Boy or Girl?
Many women believe that the gender of a baby can be predicted by how fast the baby’s heart beats either on an ultrasound or handheld doppler. The theory says that: If the heartbeat is under 150, it’s a boy. Some…