Short Answer - Probably Yes. About 90% of women get them after the 6th or 7th month, but there are things you can do to help prevent them or make them less visible. Stretch marks happen when your body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. In the last trimester, you grow a lot! Which means stretch marks are most likely gonna happen (sorry l.... Read More
Short Answer - YES, if done by a trained sonographer. We reviewed a lot of research and could find no evidence that a single ultrasound scan performed by a trained operator (called a sonographer) who follows established guidelines causes any harm to a developing baby. Ultrasounds have been used safely during pregnancy for decades. Be Wary Of Ke.... Read More
Short Answer - It depends how much you weigh when you get pregnant. In general, a woman who was average weight before getting pregnant should gain 25 to 35 pounds after becoming pregnant. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds. And overweight women may need to gain only 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy. The American Congress of Obstetrici.... Read More
Short Answer: Mostly to your growing baby and stored fat for delivery and breastfeeding. Here’s the complete breakdown: Baby: 8 pounds Stored fat for delivery and breastfeeding: 5-9 pounds Placenta: 2-3 pounds Amniotic fluid: 2-3 pounds Breast tissue: 2-3 pounds Blood supply: 4 pounds Larger uterus: 2-5 pounds Total: 25-35 poun.... Read More
Short Answer - YES. (If your doctor gives you the okay). Being physically active during pregnancy can help improve your mood and prepare you for an easier labor and childbirth. It’s pretty much a win-win all the way around. Just be sure to check in with your healthcare provider before starting, changing, or continuing a work-out plan to ensure .... Read More
