A month ago my 25 year old, married son called and told me he and his wife are expecting their first baby.  I was thrilled and he was freaking out.  He began calculating in his head how much it is going to cost for this and that and he became over-whelmed with the thought of how he was going to provide for his family.  They had been trying to get pregnant for a while so it shouldn’t have been as much of a shock as it was; but ...

Most women who exercise during pregnancy benefit greatly, however the level of activity a woman can do will be directly proportional to her level of fitness prior to pregnancy.  Medical research points to the fact that women who exercise regularly during pregnancy have a lower chance of gestational diabetes and weight-related hypertension.  The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that an expectant mother who exercis ...

Even the best of marriages can suffer and become stressful during a pregnancy; it is common in many marriages during this time in their lives.  The mother-to-be has raging hormones that can suddenly cause her to become over-emotional, frustrated, sad, and hard to get along with.  The father-to-be is left somewhat clueless as to what he can do to help his mate during these hormonal outbursts.  There is also the fact that the father- ...

Practicing yoga during pregnancy can be a delightful experience for you as well as your baby.  A very important aspect to pregnancy is staying fit, which makes and healthy; yoga is an extraordinary way for you to keep tone, in shape, and prepare yourself for labor and delivery.  Most gentle forms of yoga are quite safe for you and your baby, but there are some yoga practices that you should avoid during your prenatal yoga experience.&nb ...

The last phase of pregnancy is called the “third trimester,” which can be very emotionally and physically challenging for an expectant mother.  The size and position of the growing fetus can make it impossible for some women to feel comfortable.  At this point, a woman is entering the final stretch of pregnancy and may be tired and ready to have it all end. For many first-time pregnancies, it is common for a woman to de ...