Is the Fetal Doppler Heartbeat Monitor really worth $150? Do you wish someone would have told you to buy a bra with wide bands and straps? This is the place to share -- and seek -- advice.

Morning sickness

The changing body

I've had a very easy pregnancy, physically-speaking, and I lay at least 50% of the credit at my wonderful chiropractor's feet. Your body is under a lot of stress from extra weight and changing center of gravity – get an adjustment to ease those pressures, and if you can find a licensed pregnancy masseur, get a massage! Relaxing for an hour makes all the difference in the world.

Hormones, hormones, hormones

Pregnancy brain

I leave myself notes on the refrigerator. It's the only way I remember to do anything!

Staying (reasonably) happily married

It may sound silly, but my husband and I get along best when we play video games together. It's so easy to both become overwhelmed with emotions and fight over silly things – but much less so when our Lego Jedi have to work together to defeat the Sith Lord.

Packing for the hospital



See also:

• Pregnancy Stories
  
• Alternative Therapies
• Diet and Exercise
• Fetal Development by Trimester
• Possible Prenatal Complications
• Prenatal Care
• Prenatal Testing
• Weight Gain