Spring is a wonderful time of year that brings beautiful weather, picnics, flowers and other fun outdoor activities. Staying active and enjoying time with family and friends is important during your pregnancy. But before you go outside, take some time…
Early in your pregnancy is the time that you should begin to consider who will be your obstetrician (an obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system; also called an OB-GYN) and where you…
For most women, the second trimester is much easier than the first. The second trimester begins in week 13 and goes through week 28. A lot of women notice that a lot of the symptoms they experienced in the first…
Prenatal Care: Pregnancy and prenatal care go hand-in-hand. Prenatal visits are an important part of pregnancy to help ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby and should start as soon as possible. First, you will want to…
Is this love? Oh, that feeling. The anticipation of his calls. The butterflies in your stomach when you know you are going to see him. Daydreaming about him when you are apart. Yes, the euphoria of those early days of…
For many women the first 12 weeks (or first trimester) of pregnancy are some of the most challenging of their pregnancy. Many women will experience tiredness and morning sickness during these early weeks. These symptoms are normal and are a…
Do you need assistance with food? Worried about how to afford prenatal care? Is housing a concern? The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has a wealth of agencies and programs that set up to help those that find themselves in crisis. …
If you are having a hard time figuring out how to tell your parents that you are pregnant, start by booking an appointment at Prestonwood Pregnancy Center to confirm your pregnancy, have an ultrasound to determine how far along you…
You have a positive pregnancy test in your hand and you begin to wonder how far along you really are. You might Google the answer and think to yourself “There is no way I am that far along!” There are…
Why oh why?! Morning sickness is a common condition of pregnancy that is characterized by nausea with or without vomiting. It can occur at any time of the day, not just the morning. These lovely symptoms can rear their ugly…