More than morning sickness
When the morning sickness doesn’t go away, hyperemesis gravidarum could be at play. Registered nurse, lactation consultant and childbirth educator Samantha Crompton explains exactly what this condition is and how to treat it. “I was very excited when I found out I was...
Understanding preeclampsia: what you should know
Being diagnosed with preeclampsia can be a scary experience, but knowing the what, when and why can help ease your concern over this serious condition. Natalie Nelson explains what preeclampsia is and its implications. Preeclampsia (pre-eclampsia) is a condition that...
Some Rather ODD Pregnancy Symptoms!
Some women experience some, none, or all of these strange pregnancy side effects or symptoms. Even more oddly, your second (or third, or fourth) pregnancy can be different too. What you experience in one pregnancy, you may not experience in another pregnancy. It’s...
Coping with pregnancy nausea
Nausea is one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. It may begin as soon as two weeks after conception, when a woman is 4 weeks pregnant and misses her first period, but most commonly starts a fortnight later, at around 6 weeks of pregnancy. It usually peaks between 7...
