But thankfully some have done so beautifully and poignantly. As Mother’s Day approaches, they provide inspiration for us to express to our own mothers how we feel about them and reflection for our own roles as mothers. Here are 12 of my favorite quotes about motherhood that are sure make you at least a little [...]
I caused my second miscarriage because I was so stressed out about this pregnancy. I can’t go see a fertility doctor until I have three miscarriages, and everyone says to wait three months before I try again. There’s nothing I can do because most miscarriages are unexplained, but I know if I have another one, [...]
She has been one busy pregnant lady, that Mariah Carey. Despite carrying twins in that beautiful (and sometimes bedazzled) belly of hers, Mariah has not slowed down one bit. Sure, she’s been getting her nursery ready and had a few pregnancy scares, but she still managed to keep working, posing for magazines and selling her [...]
It’s almost time for the Easter holiday, and that means family events, overeating and lots and lots of chocolate. Who can resist those delicious chocolate eggs? Everywhere you turn, there seems to be more and more chocolate bunnies just begging you to take them home. Like any other holiday, remember that moderation is key for [...]
One of the best things about being pregnant is the “I can eat whatever I want and no one will look at me with fish eyes” card. You can have four slices of pizza, eight breadsticks, and two desserts without guilt. At no other time in your life will you be able to do that [...]
Can your weight affect your fertility? The short answer is YES. Fat is an endocrine organ, and if you have too much of it, or too little, it can affect your reproductive function in many different ways. Some women will stop ovulating if they are too fat or too skinny. We have all heard of [...]