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When should you talk to your daughter about puberty? Early and often, say the experts. You may think that children today already have too much information about sexuality, but talking about puberty is still an important job for parents because not all this other information is reliable.
Exercise is something we all need, and that includes pregnant women. But how much and what kind of exercise is safe for moms-to-be? Like most adults, pregnant women should get 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 30 minutes per day, five days a week. You can do those 30 minutes in smaller segments, like 10 minutes at a time. Or, if you haven’t exercised regularly before, start with 10 minutes a day and work up to 30 minutes of exercise per day. Walking at a moderate pace can be a great way to meet the recommended guidelines for exercise. Gym activities like a workout on an elliptical machine or water exercise in a pool are safe exercises for pregnant women. Pilates and yoga can also be beneficial, but avoid hot yoga or hot Pilates classes so you always stay cool and hydrated.
You're pregnant and thinking about how it will affect your weight. Most women will gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy. Underweight mothers-to-be may need to gain more, while overweight and obese pregnant women may only need to gain 10 to 20 pounds.
Maybe you’ve heard that taking antibiotics can mess with your birth control. That’s wrong, because (with one very special exception) antibiotics have no effect on the most common forms of birth control.
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Those first days after your new baby comes home can be hard. You’re feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for a new life. Many women are anxious and find themselves crying more or experiencing mood swings for a week or so. It’s called the “baby blues” but what if it doesn’t stop?
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