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Flying during the first trimester of pregnancy is perfectly safe, unless you are experiencing pregnancy complications. To be on the safe side, however, many expectant moms prefer to wait until the second trimester when early pregnancy symptoms start to subside. Most airlines do not restrict traveling for pregnancy women until the 8th month of pregnancy. If you need to take a trip, the first or second trimester is the time to do it. If you do plan on flying during the first trimester, plan ahead so that you are prepared to deal with any of the special requirements of your pregnancy while traveling.

When you have been trying unsuccessfully to have a baby for six months to a year, you probably spend your days thinking of little else. You are not alone. About 7.3 million women in the U.S. have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, as of 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You know that you could try fertility drugs, but you may only want to do that as a last resort.

Many women both eagerly anticipate and dread the onset of labor. While this decidedly painful stage of pregnancy does mean that baby is but moments from entering the world, it can be a scary experience as mom struggles potentially through a great deal of pain and worry about a plethora of possible complications. While nothing can make labor easy, the mom-to-be can do some things to make labor a more positive experience.

Depression during pregnancy is more common than youd think, affecting about 10-20% of women. While those nine months can be an exciting and joyful time in some womens lives, it can be just the opposite for other women. Are suffering from depression during your pregnancy?