Bellies of All Shapes and Sizes

Does your belly hang low? Do you waddle to and fro? Can you put on your own socks? Can you paint your pinky toe? Do you grab your husband’s shoulder So you don’t go tumbling over? Does your belly – hang – low? I’ve noticed a trend among women when talking about belly shapes and sizes during pregnancy. All women want this small, compact beach ball out in front of them. When they start looking “pregnant in the back,” they become ashamed of the way they look! They assume they are putting on too much weight. Chances are it is … Continue reading

Have a Baby, Lose a Tooth?

“Have a baby, lose a tooth” was a common saying in our grandmothers’ day. During your pregnancy, you may hear this from an older family member. Is it one of those pregnancy myths or can it be true? This depends on who you ask. Some believe it was true in the old days, but modern dental care has taken care of the problem. Others are staunch believers in this saying. A recently released medical study looked at this issue. The study was conducted by New York University and The Yale School of Medicine. Researchers looked at a nationwide sampling of … Continue reading