Edition: Friday 24th of May 2013
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Her Body in Pregnancy

Three Danger Signs During Pregnancy

During the nine long months of pregnancy, a woman’s body and mind go through a tremendous series of changes and endure a lot of discomfort. Morning sickness, cravings, aches and pains, an amazing reduction in bladder capacity, mood swings, etc., etc…Since you have to live with her and because she is, in fact, carrying your child, it’s in your best interests to learn more about pregnancy. Besides the usual issues, you should keep an eye out for certain things that could be indicative of problems. Here are three things to watch out for during your wife’s pregnancy. Read more

How You Can Influence Your Unborn Baby

So, she’s having your baby. You look at that growing belly and you know that your child is in there…but sometimes it’s hard to wrap your head around that it’s real, and that there is anything you can do to influence that child while it’s still a “bun in the oven.” Surprisingly, there are several things you can do that will directly and indirectly influence your baby in utero. Read more

Great Gift Ideas for Expectant Moms

Men aren’t exactly Einsteins in the gift-giving department, at least not for the women in our lives. We tend to stick to the old stereotypes and standbys as far as presents, and sometimes that isn’t the way to go. Especially when the receiver of said gift is pregnant. How do you choose a great gift for an expectant mom? Read more

What to Expect When You are Expecting (The Guy’s Side of Things)

Let me first say, I am not trying to pirate the name of the famous book here. I am just trying to start off with a familiar title to catch your attention. If your wife is expecting, you have at least of heard of that book. You should have read it by now, as a matter of fact. But that classic book addresses the missus, and I think there are some things guys should know about as well. Read more

Sex and Pregnancy: NO, You Won’t Poke the Baby in the Head

This is for all you dads-to-be, who have a newly pregnant wife and are alternately thrilled and terrified by the changes going on in her body, the changes that are happening in your marriage…and in your sex life. Sex is obviously how you got into this state in the first place, so there’s no shame or anything to be embarrassed about. You and the missus had some fun (well, hopefully more than some), and boom! Baby!  So what happens now that she’s pregnant? Your sex drive certainly isn’t going to turn off…and here’s a little tip, men: neither does hers. Read more