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Between midnight bathroom runs, a racing mind, cramping legs, heartburn and a hopped-up metabolism that’s turning up your internal thermostat — plus a growing baby bump that makes getting comfortable increasingly difficult — sleep can be challenging during pregnancy. Consider it preparation for the sleepless nights that lie ahead. That said, getting enough sleep is more important than ever now that you’re snoozing for two. Here’s what you need to know about sleep during pregnancy, from the best positions to solutions for common problems and tips for getting a better night’s rest. Why...

Pregnancy Week Belly Size Week 1– Week 4 Ovulation takes place. Fertilisation of the egg by the sperm. No noticeable difference in the belly as the baby is about 2mm long during this time. Week 4- Week 8 The baby grows to an inch, but there is unlikely to be any major difference. You may experience some tightness in your belly. Week 8- Week 12 The baby would be about 2.5-3 inches long. You may see an incremental increase in your waist and your pants may get tighter. Week 12- Week 18 Your baby will be about 5 inches...

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In the course of growing an entire human being, women's bodies undergo a slew of unbelievable changes. Often, we (meaning pregnant ladies, and the people who write about them) get hung up on the negative symptoms and with good reason -- it's hard to feel particularly great about unrelenting nausea, excruciating heartburn and fatigue so intense you could fall asleep at the grocery store, on a sidewalk, under your desk, in a plate of eggs . But women's bodies do incredibly mind-blowing things in service of their growing babies, and we think that deserves a bit of celebration. Of course, no two pregnancies...

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  What is the vernix caseosa and can you see it in a 4D ultrasound? The vernix caseosa is a protective layer on your tiny growing miracles skin. It appears as a white, cheese-like substance. This coating develops on the baby’s skin while in the womb. Traces of the substance may appear on the skin after birth. You may wonder, what’s the purpose of this coating? To understand the role of the vernix caseosa, think of how your skin responds to too much water exposure. After swimming or taking a bath, it doesn’t take long for your fingers and skin to develop wrinkles. Fluids have the same...

We ask our moms to be to double up on their water intake the entire week before an ultrasound. Many times, moms think this means a full bladder; it does not. To obtain a 3D/4D ultrasound, our waves need to travel through the fluid. More fluid in front of baby’s face means better quality of pictures. If a baby is right up against the placenta or the side of the uterus, the waves have to travel through these too and back from the face, causing a cloudy look. It usually takes 2-4 days for fluid to reach the uterus from drinking, which is why we ask that you increase the water intake the ENTIRE...

What is your tiny human doing in there? Your baby's sense of touch begins to develop in a predictable order. The first to come on board is touch. By about eight weeks of pregnancy, your tiny human responds to touch around his lips and cheeks, and by 11 wks she/he has begun exploring his own body and his warm dark nest with his mouth, hands and feet. Ultrasound scans show babies “touching their body parts, holding onto the umbilical cord, turning and walking up and down the amniotic sac wall on the inside,“They are not passively quiet in the womb.” In the nearly weightless, fluid-filled...

You don’t have to use pregnancy cravings as an excuse to want chocolate — it’s almost universally popular. But your pregnancy may have you questioning what you can and cannot eat. Here’s the good news: Chocolate is safe for you to enjoy in moderation. Here’s why. Safety of eating chocolate while pregnant Chocolate is perfectly safe to consume during pregnancy, as long as we’re talking about a few pieces rather than a six-pack of king-sized candy bars. Like most things in life, moderation is a good general rule. Sugar Some moms-to-be use their pregnancy as a time to be extra cautious...