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How to quit smoking while pregnant

How to quit smoking while pregnant

Quitting cold turkey

«Symptoms … are the most difficult in the first two weeks of quitting.»

Tossing your pack and swearing off cigarettes is an ideal way to avoid the risks of smoking while pregnant, but, «the side effects of quitting during pregnancy can range depending on whether you’re a light or heavy smoker,» advises Dr. Alyssa Dweck, OB/GYN and healthy mama brand medical advisory board member, «but can include restlessness, jitteriness, irritability and in severe cases seizures can occur...

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Are you pregnant, or is it PMS?

Are you pregnant, or is it PMS?

REAL MOMS DISH

Early pregnancy symptoms can mimic premenstrual symptoms to the point of annoyance — are your breasts tender, or are they really, really tender? We asked real moms how their early pregnancy symptoms manifested and whether it was different than the usual monthly routine.

Ah, early pregnancy. A time of questions — are you pregnant, or is this just some PMS fun? Is there really a difference? We spoke with real moms to find out what their first clues were that told them that a little one was on the way.

Sensitive, painful boobs

It’s not just a myth...

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Is it OK to fast while pregnant?

Is it OK to fast while pregnant?

HOLIDAY FAST WITH BABY ON BOARD

Holiday fasts are a common religious custom, but when you’ve got a baby on board, is it OK to fast while pregnant or is it a pregnancy danger you should avoid?

Before you deprive yourself and your baby-to-be, check out these tips for practicing your faith without risking your pregnancy.

Consider your health

Fasting for pregnancy glucose tests is common, but when it comes to fasting while pregnant or nursing, research is still unclear as to whether or not it is a danger to your baby-to-be or nursing child...

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