***Article has been updated 07/10/2023 for accuracy. Looking for Dunkin' Donuts tips? We've got you. Everyone loves their morning coffee or an afternoon latte, but are these things safe during pregnancy? If so, how much caffeine can you have? And what size should you order when you're out? Don't you wish you had a secret Starbucks formula to let you know which drinks contained … [Read more...] about A Starbucks Guide for Pregnancy
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11 Thoughts on Alcohol During Pregnancy
The Harvard Health Blog recently reviewed a study on alcohol and pregnancy. Although Dr. Howard LeWine admitted that the "medical evidence supporting strict abstinence [of alcohol is] not very strong," at no point in the article did the Harvard Health Blog condone drinking during pregnancy. In fact, Dr. LeWine went on to write, "Since it’s not clear how much … [Read more...] about 11 Thoughts on Alcohol During Pregnancy
39 Healthy, Pregnancy-Approved Snack Ideas
When you're pregnant, having to prepare a snack can often lead to the path of least resistance: junk. Except, in the long run, that chocolate bar or small order of french fries will weigh you down. Here's a list of 39 pregnancy snacks that are both healthy and fast! 1. Green pimento-stuffed olives … [Read more...] about 39 Healthy, Pregnancy-Approved Snack Ideas
Will Getting a Tattoo During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?
I will be the first person to admit that I don't like tattoos. It doesn't bother me if you have tattoos, but I would never get one. However, a recent poster asked other expecting moms if getting a tattoo during pregnancy was okay. Instead of receiving actual information from reputable sources, this pregnant lady was attacked. Honestly? No one bothered to Google it. No one … [Read more...] about Will Getting a Tattoo During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?
Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail Responds to My Article on the “Ramzi Theory”
I can hardly contain myself. A couple days ago, I published a post on the Ramzi Theory being a hoax. While I'm not entirely wrong about that, I did have the privilege of chatting with the man behind the method, Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail, about his groundbreaking study on ultrasounds. First, let's go over a few things Dr. Ismail shared with me in response to my article, "Can You … [Read more...] about Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail Responds to My Article on the “Ramzi Theory”