Signs of Contractions: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Deliver?Contractions – they’re uncomfortable, in fact, downright painful. On the other hand, if they are true contractions, they’re a sign that your baby is on the way – and that’s a good thing! Contractions come in two varieties – true contractions and false contractions. It’s important to differentiate … [Read more...] about Signs of Contractions: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Deliver?
Pain During Pregnancy
Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Pain Relief Options During Labor
Doctors and nurses often ask their patients to rate their pain on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being little pain and 10 being the worst pain ever – like labor pain. While this may not be reassuring to an expectant mom, there are many pain relief options during labour that can make the process significantly more comfortable for the mom-to-be. When you’re creating … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Pain Relief Options During Labor
Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?
Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?Pregnancy brings about a multitude of changes to your body. One reason you take a pregnancy test in the first place is because you missed a period. Yet, sometimes women who are pregnant experience bleeding early in a pregnancy and this bleeding can sometimes be mistaken for a period. Confusing, isn’t it? In fact, between … [Read more...] about Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?
What You Should Know about Sciatica During Pregnancy
What You Should Know about Sciatica During PregnancyNo doubt about it – pregnancy changes your body and brings with it fresh challenges. As the baby growing inside you expands, it’s not uncommon to feel an ache in your back. As your abdomen expands, it throws off your center of gravity and your posture shifts. This places greater strain on your lower back.Although the … [Read more...] about What You Should Know about Sciatica During Pregnancy
Leg Cramps during Pregnancy
Leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions affecting the calves, feet and sometimes the upper leg. The painful sensation is quite normal during pregnancy, often occurring at night [1]. Although most common during the third trimester [2], you may experience occasional cramps early in the first and second trimesters as well.What causes leg cramps in … [Read more...] about Leg Cramps during Pregnancy