Second Trimester

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

You may be looking forward to your first ultrasound as an opportunity to see your baby for the first time, or to learn whether it’s a boy or a girl. On the other hand, your doctor views the ultrasound... 

Prenatal Check-ups: What, when, & Why?

Prenatal Check-ups: What, when, & Why?

While there are no guarantees in life, taking good care of yourself during pregnancy is the only way to take care of your unborn baby. Regular prenatal visits help to monitor your health and ensure that... 

Virgin Cocktails for the Pregnant Gals

Virgin Cocktails for the Pregnant Gals

This comes a little late for the holidays (sorry!), but here’s a good book to know about in case you have a party coming up (or just feel like mixing a fun drink to enjoy with your husband or a... 

All you need to know about Hernias and Pregnancy

All you need to know about Hernias and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is full of surprises. Although the bulge of your growing baby is cause for joy, there’s another type of protrusion that may be unexpected, and is definitely unwelcome… a hernia. The... 

Best Dressed Maternity Styles for the Holidays!

Best Dressed Maternity Styles for the Holidays!

It’s holiday season, and even the pregnant ladies want to dress up for the family Hanukkah party, Christmas party at the office, or the big New Year’s bash. But when none of your party dresses... 

12 Benefits of Ultrasound

12 Benefits of Ultrasound

The first ultrasound is exciting, and each one, where the baby is a little more identifiably human, is anticipated more and more with each visit. By eight weeks the image resembles a lima bean with... 

Foot Pain while Pregnant? Try Orthotics!

Foot Pain while Pregnant? Try Orthotics!

The Daily Breeze posed the following question about foot pain, which was answered by Dr. Barry A. Wertheimer, D.P.M.: Q: Now that I am pregnant I have noted severe foot and other joint pains whenever I... 

Pregnancy: A glass of wine won’t hurt… might help!preg

Pregnancy: A glass of wine won’t hurt… might help!preg

The medical world is constantly shifting guidlines for pregnancy women, and the newest change of heart comes just in time for the holidays! A glass or two of wine may actually benefit your baby, according... 

Caffeine during pregnancy: How much is too much?

Caffeine during pregnancy: How much is too much?

Gotta have your morning pick-me-up? Go ahead and enjoy that steaming cup of coffee, but be careful! A small cafe latte in Starbucks contains 240mg of caffeine, meaning a pregnant woman would exceed the... 

Is nicotine replacement safe during pregnancy?

Is nicotine replacement safe during pregnancy?

You are probably aware of the dangers of smoking during pregnancy. If you want to quit smoking, what are your options? Nicotine gum or patches contain nicotine, although in much smaller amounts than the... 

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