Healthy Pregnancy Diet

Pregnant women are notorious for their voracious appetite.  Not only do they crave massive amounts of food, they have a penchant for mixing different kinds of food.  There’s the weird craving for pancakes with ketchup, pickles with vanilla ice cream, exotic fruits like Durian and green mangoes and tons of junk food.  While it is normal to “eat for two” consuming excessive amounts of sweets and junk food during pregnancy can be bad not only for the mom’s health but for the baby as well.  This is why following a healthy pregnancy diet can mean a healthier mom and baby.  Read more... (512 words, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

Everyone admits to it, no one likes to hear it, and most of the time it isn’t true; we become whales during pregnancy. Our bellies are huge, we can’t fit behind the wheel of our car, we waddle when we walk, and we are uncomfortable. But, this is part of being pregnant and nothing to do with being fat. Pregnant bodies change in miraculous ways and there is no need to beat ourselves up for putting on normal weight.  Read more... (418 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)