Category: Pregnancy
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Heartburn Medicine in Pregnancy: Are Tums and Antacids Safe?
Tums and other antacids are generally a reasonable first choice for pregnancy heartburn. Which acid reducers are okay, what to skip, and when to call your provider.
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Are Antihistamines (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) Safe During Pregnancy?
Which allergy antihistamines are considered acceptable in pregnancy. Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Claritin compared, plus the cautions and when to call your provider.
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Is Ibuprofen (Advil) Safe During Pregnancy?
Ibuprofen (Advil) is generally avoided in pregnancy, and specifically from 20 weeks on. Why, what to use instead, and what to do if you already took some.
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Creatine During Pregnancy: What the Latest Research Actually Says
Creatine is being studied for pregnancy, but the evidence is mostly animal and observational. The honest pros, cons, and why guidelines do not recommend supplementing yet.
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Is Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Safe During Pregnancy? What the Evidence Says
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is still the first-choice pain and fever reducer in pregnancy when truly needed. What the evidence says, the recent debate, and how to use it safely.
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Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Products We Actually Recommend
The pregnancy-safe beauty and skincare products we actually recommend, plus the ingredients to skip while you are expecting.
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The First Weeks as a New Dad or Partner: How to Actually Help
How to actually help in the newborn weeks, from night feeds to spotting if your partner is struggling, and minding yourself too.
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The Nesting Instinct in Late Pregnancy: What It Is and How to Use It Well
Why the urge to clean and prep hits late in pregnancy, how to channel it well, and when to take it as a sign.
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Group B Strep in Pregnancy: Testing, Risks, and What It Means for Birth
What a positive Group B Strep test really means, why it is common, and how antibiotics in labor protect your baby.
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Braxton Hicks vs Real Contractions: How to Tell the Difference
How to tell practice contractions from the real thing, what calms them, and exactly when to call your provider.