Is Couvade syndrome a real condition?

Is Couvade syndrome, when partners experience pregnancy symptoms, an actual condition? Here’s what to know. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Akoijam MD et al. A critical review of the Couvade syndrome: The pregnant male. Couvade syndrome: more than a toothache. Expectant fathers' response to pregnancy: Review of literature and implications for research in high-risk pregnancy....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Shawn Davidson

Is drinking alcohol safe during pregnancy?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Joint call to action on alcohol and pregnancy: Eliminating the risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-toolkit/Documents/FASD_AAP%20Joint%20Statement_FINAL_1.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed April 2021] ACOG. Faq 170: Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and pregnancy. Consuming non-alcoholic beer and other beverages during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Canadian Family Physician v....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Julie Phillips

Is it normal for my baby to have hiccups in the womb?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. How your newborn behaves. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/How-Your-Newborn-Behaves.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2021] ACOG. How your fetus grows during pregnancy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-your-fetus-grows-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed October 2021] Murchison AG. Hiccups and amniotic fluid regulation in early pregnancy. Medical Hypotheses 84(5):448-450.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306987715000614Opens a new window[Accessed October 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Mr. Thomas Frost MD

Is it normal that my child sweats a lot at night?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Baby Sweating.https://www.newkidscenter.org/baby-sweating.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] Nemours KidsHealth. Night Terrors.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/terrors.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] American Academy of Pediatrics. Sleep apnea detection.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Sleep-Apnea-Detection.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] UpToDate. Whats the Best Temperature for Sleep?https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-the-ideal-sleeping-temperature-for-my-bedroom/Opens a new window[Accessed May 2022] SickKids. Hyperhidrosis.https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/article?contentid=799&language=englishOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Donald Austin

Is it possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding?

Can you get pregnant while nursing? The short answer is yes, it’s possible for you to. But isn’t breastfeeding a form of birth control? Even then, it’s not a good idea to rely on breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Birth control and breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Eric Alvarez

Is it safe to be on the keto diet while pregnant?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American College of Nutrition and Dietetics. “What is the Ketogenic Diet. “https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/fad-diets/what-is-the-ketogenic-dietOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] Harvard Health Letter. “Should You Try the Keto Diet. “https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-you-try-the-keto-dietOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] Nutrients. “High-Fiber Diet during Pregnancy Characterized by More Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. “https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7824257/Opens a new window[Accessed September 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Shane Cherry

Is it safe to breathe smoke from fires during pregnancy?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Abdo, M. et. Wildfire exposure during pregnancy and the risk of adverse birth outcomes: A systematic review. Environment International.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021002695Opens a new window[Accessed January 2025] EPA. Protect your lungs from wildfire smoke or ash. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/respiratory-protection-no-niosh_0.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025] CDC. About smoke/combustion products and reproductive health....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Christopher Pierce

Is it safe to carry my toddler around when I'm pregnant?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Reproductive health and the workplace. Normal growth.https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/g/normal-growthOpens a new window. [Accessed October 2021] MacDonald LA. Clinical guidelines for occupational lifting in pregnancy: evidence summary and provisional recommendations.American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 209(2): 80-88.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552317/Opens a new window[Accessed October 2021] NHS. Back pain in pregnancy.https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/back-pain/Opens a new window[Accessed October 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Kathleen Martinez

Is it safe to use bug spray while pregnant?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pesticides Reproductive Health.https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/pesticides.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed November 2021] National Pesticide Information Center. Pesticides and Pregnancy.http://npic.orst.edu/health/preg.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed November 2021] National Pesticide Information Center. What is IPM?https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/files/Science-Policy/ESA-Factsheet-IPM-weblarge.jpgOpens a new window[Accessed November 2021] MotherToBaby. Pesticides.https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/pesticides-pregnancy/Opens a new window[Accessed November 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Kelly Stone

Is it safe to use cleaning products while pregnant?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The use of household cleaning products during pregnancy and lower respiratory tract infections and wheezing during early life. International Journal of Public Health. 58: 757-764. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00038-012-0417-2#/page-1 [Accessed September 2021] Henderson J, et al. Household chemicals, persistent wheezing and lung function: effect modification by atopy? Household products....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Kevin Mckay

Is lube safe during pregnancy?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Vaginal discharge during pregnancy.https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/vaginal-discharge-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] Cadernos de Saude Publica. Mucus plug.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21606-mucus-plugOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] Cornell Health. Condoms & lubricants.https://health.cornell.edu/sites/health/files/pdf-library/Condoms_Lube.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] International Society for Sexual Medicine. What is a lubricant?https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/what-is-a-lubricant/Opens a new window[Accessed September 2021] March of Dimes....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Bradley Harper

Is spotting a sign of pregnancy?

It’s not unusual to experience some light spotting in the very early days of pregnancy. Here’s what it means. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853Opens a new window[Accessed December 2024] Mayo Clinic. Am I Pregnant?https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9709-pregnancy-am-i-pregnantOpens a new window[Accessed December 2024] Cleveland Clinic. Implantation Bleeding.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24536-implantation-bleedingOpens a new window[Accessed December 2024]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Reginald Russell

Is unpasteurized juice safe to drink during pregnancy?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/general/index.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed August 2021] FDA. Food Safety for Moms-To-Be: While You’re Pregnant - Toxoplasma. U.S. Food and Drug Administration.https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/toxoplasma-food-safety-moms-beOpens a new window[Accessed August 2021] FDA. Food Safety for Moms-to-Be: Safe Eats - Fruits, Veggies & Juices. U.S. Food and Drug Administration....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Brian Sexton