Tag: Trimester

A recent study conducted by Dutch researchers and published in the peer-reviewed BMJ found that the first three months of pregnancy is a crucial...

A recent study conducted by Dutch researchers and published in the peer-reviewed BMJ found that the first three months of pregnancy is a crucial...

Tired of being tired? And of people asking you when you’re going to “pop”? What about all the questions – and inevitable stories –...

By the time your second trimester begins, your baby has already progressed remarkably. What started as a mere clump of cells has grown into...

Along with the varied changes that are occurring in the body which are welcoming during pregnancy, there are some whacky ones that come along...

Incorporate more of protein-rich foods and healthy fats (think avocado, olive oil, coconut oil!) in your diet to help relieve morning sickness, nausea naturally. Another tip-off could be to eat little and often and meditate, walk for at least 30-40 mins a day. Other foods/supplements that you need to focus on include fish oils, probiotics, sea salt, organ meat such as liver.

The last trimester of pregnancy is full of contrasts: You're revved up for the homestretch, but you're tired. You're thirsty, but you often have...

The span from week 13 to week 27 of pregnancy is called the "honeymoon period" for good reason: Typically, nausea subsides, emotions even out...

By the time your third trimester rolls around, you feel like you've finally gotten this whole pregnancy thing down. You've experienced the morning sickness,...

For most women, the first trimester of pregnancy is the most consuming! Everything is all so new, so exciting, and overwhelming. To satisfy the little voice inside...

Practice seeing each little change in your body as something amazing and wonderful. Listen to your internal body cues mindfully. Focus on eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full. Have confidence that if you continue to eat foods that make you feel good and listen to your body, you’ll get to where your body naturally wants to be after pregnancy.

Pregnancy brings about noticeable changes to the body and it’s almost impossible to stick with one’s pre-pregnancy diet. However, eating a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet prior to the pregnancy can make ensuing months easier. Paying attention to your body’s cue be it food cravings or hunger pangs will keep you on course with your pregnancy weight gain.