5 Things You Need to Know about Marijuana Use during Pregnancy

Marijuana is constantly stirring a lot of controversies concerning its effects on health and wellness, and this uncertainty is the reason it still hasn’t been fully legalized in all states. Recreational marijuana use is still illegal in most states because of the negative effects that it may cause, which is why it is alarming that a lot of pregnant women today report to having used them or to using them regularly.

12 Useful Tips to Manage Pregnancy Effectively

How to manage pregnancy? This question is bound to arise if you are a first-time mother, and we are pretty sure, you will have a lot of questions. Careful pregnancy management is recommended, because a careless attitude can lead to unnecessary complications.

Generally, during pregnancy, you are more likely to experience, nausea, back pain, joint pain and many other symptoms and you need to avoid them in order to stay fit. As soon as you learn about your pregnancy, you should start managing it week by week for a smooth birthing process, which is healthy for both the mother and the baby.

In this article, we are going to discuss few important and generic ways of pregnancy management tips which would make you more informed, and will ultimately help you approach your pregnancy with care.

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Hair Loss During Pregnancy

Pregnant!!! When a woman finds out that she is pregnant, she thinks of love, happiness, family and wants everything to be perfect for the new baby. Hair loss is definitely not the first thought that comes to her mind. Hair during the pregnancy tends to be healthy, shiny and stronger but post pregnancy begs a different story.

Eating Disorders during Pregnancy: A Challenging Time for Many Women

Pregnancy is often a cause for great celebration, yet for the seven million women in America who are facing an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, it can be one of the most challenging times in their lives. The National Institute of Health recommends that women consume around 1,800 calories in the first trimester, 2,200 calories in the second, and 2,400 calories in the third. For women who have been seriously restricting their caloric intake, these numbers can be alarming.

The Best Vitamins and Nutrients to Increase Fertility

Trying to get pregnant? Did you know that diet can affect your ability to conceive? Not only can good nutrition help men and women have a strong reproductive system, but a healthy diet is important to a successful pregnancy. Below is an overview of which vitamins and nutrients our bodies need in order to increase fertility.

Must-Have Items for Staying Comfortable During Your Pregnancy With Bonus Tips

By Jenna Brown

The excitement of being pregnant and expected your newborn(s) fills you with joy but your body may not be on the same page. The extra weight from that little bundle of joy could be giving you some discomfort in your back and feet. The emotional swings experienced through the pregnancy could also be distressing even though you only mean the best.

First Time Mothers - How To Create The Ideal Condition For Your Newborn

By Jeremy Raynolds

This article will be helpful for all future mothers, but especially if they are expecting a baby for the first time. The health of the newly born baby will depend on the conditions you are going to create for them. And it is said without any exaggeration.

18 Dos and Don’ts When You’re 11 Weeks Pregnant

By Sophie Addison

Can you believe you’re in 11th week of your pregnancy now? As your baby constantly grows and your body adjusts to your pregnancy, you might experience series of symptoms. Throughout this article, you will learn what’s going on with your baby now, what symptoms are associated with 11th week of pregnancy, and you’ll also learn all dos and don’ts that will help you deal with them. Let’s start.  

7 Tips To Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy

By Sophie Addison

According to available statistic, most women suffer back pains at the period of pregnancy. Sometimes it is normal. It is vital to take care of yourself during this period. There is no pointy in putting yourself in misery for the nine months. There are ways you can prevent these pains and also reduce them. There are methods that most doctors recommend to pregnant women for use to ease the back pains to provide complete relieve. Learn these methods from the points below.

Maternity Dressing That Can Make You Look Chic

Image Source: Pregnancy Clothing Staples - Everyday-Reading.com

Women who are fashion forward or those who love their style sense to the core freak out at the idea of wearing frumpy looking clothes when they get pregnant. Pregnancy is an exhilarating time of a woman’s life; the 9 months of endless cravings, morning sickness and mood swings can be both exhausting and exciting. While you’re dealing with all that, you’re also worried about a whole new wardrobe with clothes that fit and clothes that are equally comfortable because even the most harmless of seam can feel like a knife under your clothes, during this time. For all such mommies to be, there is a lot that can be done without having to drape yourself in grandma clothes or shabby pants. If you want to look chic even with that adorable bump of yours; here are a few style tips and ideas to spruce up your pregnancy.

How To Start an Exercise Regime After Pregnancy

Being a parent is exhausting – more so if you’re new at it. The demands of your baby coupled with the changes in your body can put you under a lot of stress. It is important to take things easy after the birth of a child to avoid wearing yourself out.

The period after giving birth can be challenging mentally and physically for most mothers. You worked hard to give birth, putting a lot of strain on your body and it will take a while to get back to normal. You are likely to experience some pains and twinges as your body recovers and your emotions may be all over the place in the days following delivery. For this reason, you should be gentle with yourself.

Mark Zuckerberg & Wife Expecting First Baby, Opens Up on 3 Previous Miscarriages

Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire CEO of Facebook and his wife Priscilla Chan were recently listed as the youngest couple in a list of the 10 richest couples in the world. But the couple who got married in 2012 have experienced their fair share of grief on the way to becoming parents. Mark Zuckerberg shared the photo above announcing that they are now expecting after several prior miscarriages. He called their infertility journey, "a lonely experience", writing;

"You feel so hopeful when you learn you're going to have a child. You start imagining who they'll become and dreaming of hopes for their future. You start making plans, and then they're gone. It's a lonely experience. Most people don't discuss miscarriages because you worry your problems will distance you or reflect upon you -- as if you're defective or did something to cause this. So you struggle on your own." 

Read his full post below...

Chimamanda Adichie Pregnant! Debuts Baby Bump at Farafina Trust Literary Evening

Initial reports that award winning Nigerian author, feminist speaker and writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is pregnant have been confirmed as more photos emerge from the recent Farafina Trust Literary evening. The event is a conclusion and award giving opportunity for participants in the annual writing workshop put together by Chimamanda every year.

Chimamanda had had a very busy past few months that included an appearance and speech while receiving an award at Girls Write Now, and also a commencement speech for graduating college students at Wellesley. After concluding the writing workshop in Lagos, Chimamanda has now returned to be with her husband in the US where she will give birth.This will be the first child for Chimamanda, married to Dr. Ivara Esegee. Congrats to the couple! See more pictures below...

Stephanie Linus Pregnant! Debuts Baby Bump For ‘Queen’s Young Leaders Awards’ at Buckingham Palace

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus, and her husband, Linus Idahosa both attended the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards on Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at the Buckingham Palace where they met the Queen among other young people selected for the award.The couple also met legendary footballer David Beckham at the event.

Stephanie also confirmed news of her pregnancy and showed off her baby bump in a navy blue maxi gown topped with black lace. Congrats to the Stephanie and Linus on the coming addition to their family. See more photos below.

Pregnant Women Taking Paracetamol Could Harm Their Baby Boys

Pregnant women have been warned that taking paracetamol could harm their unborn baby. The popular painkiller is believed to have lifelong effects on baby boys, raising their risk of everything from infertility to cancer.

Paracetamol is the most widely-used painkiller in the world. And as the only painkiller deemed safe in pregnancy, it is taken by most mothers-to-be. However several studies have suggested it interferes with the development of the male reproductive system while still in the womb.

Tiwa Savage Is Captain For Her Baby Shower on Femi Otedola's Yacht [Photos]

Tiwa Savage and her friends held her baby shower on billionaire Femi Otedola's yacht in Lagos earlier today ahead of the singer traveling abroad to have her first baby with husband, Tunde TeeBillz Balogun. Friends who attended included Annie Idibia, Lami Philips, Sasha P, Wizkid's boo Tania, Chigul, April Kunbi, Eku Edewor, Toke Makinwa, Freda Francis, actress Sika Osei, Andrea Giacaglia, Anita Uwagbale-Iseghohi and more. More photos below...

Woman Discovers She's 8 Months Pregnant - After Boyfriend Felt Baby Kick

Abby Wake was surprised to learn last week that she is eight months pregnant. The California woman had no idea she was pregnant until her boyfriend Gorman felt a kick and an ultrasound at a hospital revealed she was 32 weeks along.  She said she and her boyfriend believed she was just a little bloated. Wake is lactose intolerant and has an irregular period, and thought movements in her tummy were from gas.

Her Australian boyfriend Jarryd Gorman was the one who finally suspected pregnancy after he felt Wake's stomach at a concert. Dr. Payman Joseph confirmed the baby news to the surprised couple, saying “it is more common than most people think." The doctor however added that Wake is “very thin compared to a lot of the other women that I’ve seen this in."

The couple is taking the news in stride, with Wake using a GoFundMe page to raise money for a "virtual baby shower." Writing as the unborn baby, the page started thus;

7 Best Apps for Pregnant Women in 2015

By Shaun Chatman

Parenthood starts before the baby is born, and now thanks to smartphones and tablets, keeping an eye on development also happens before the child ever leaves the womb. Mobile apps also give moms-to-be a way to keep dads and other family members up to date on important baby milestones. Here are seven of the best pregnancy apps of 2015, from Android platforms compatible with the Galaxy S6 edge to more.

65 Year Old To Become World's Oldest Mother of Quadruplets

65-year-old Annegret Raunigk, a schoolteacher, is pregnant, and even more jaw dropping than her advanced age is that she is expecting quadruplets, reports MailOnline

German Annegret Raunigk, already has 13 children. Her latest pregnancy was the result of artificial insemination using both donated sperm and eggs. Ms Raunigk, who is in the 21st week of her pregnancy, said she was ‘shocked’ when an ultrasound scan showed she was carrying quadruplets. Her gynaecologist initially mentioned the possibility of  abortion.

Woman Has 4 Babies in 9 Months [Photos]

Sarah Ward has made headlines after giving birth to 4 babies within 9 months as a result of two pregnancies. The 29-year-old became pregnant with triplets one month after giving birth to her first son. Ward gave birth to her triplets 7 weeks prematurely when her oldest son Freddie was only nine months old. Ward from Crayford, Kent, said that she now changes about 30 diapers each day of all her children.

Ward said that she had a difficult time conceiving her first son, so she was delighted to learn that she was pregnant again.  When doctors discovered that she was expecting triplets, they advised her to abort one of the fetuses to give the other 2 a better chance of survival.