You may have heard that drinking coffee can affect the results of a pregnancy test. Is this true? And if so, how much coffee is too much? In this blog post, we will explore the surprising truth about coffee and pregnancy tests. Can coffee affect a pregnancy test? If you’re trying to conceive, you may…
Whats considered a Fever in Pregnant Women? A fever is when your body temperature rises above its normal range — usually 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (F). During pregnancy, a fever is defined as a temperature that’s higher than 100.4 F (38 C) and may be caused by a variety of causes, such as: Your immune system…
Pregnant women are advised to avoid eating deli meats and cold cuts, such as ham, turkey, chicken and roast beef. These meats often contain listeria, a dangerous bacteria that can cause premature birth or miscarriage. However, you can eliminate the risk by heating your sandwich to a temperature between 145-160 degrees Fahrenheit before eating it….
Is packaged salami safe during pregnancy? There’s only a very small chance that you’ll get food poisoning from eating cold cured meats such as salami and chorizo. That’s why the NHS says that it’s safe to eat cold cured meats in pregnancy, as long as the pack says it’s ready to eat. Eating cold cured…
Can You Eat Mozzarella Cheese While Pregnant? The answer may surprise you: yes, Mozzarella cheese can be one of the many foods eaten by expectant mothers. A common misconception among pregnant women is that soft cheeses are off limits due to their high risk of being contaminated with listeria. However, Mozzarella is not a soft…
Can You Eat Burrata Cheese While Pregnant? The answer may surprise you: yes, burrata cheese can be one of the many foods eaten by expectant mothers. A common misconception among pregnant women is that soft cheeses are off limits due to their high risk of being contaminated with listeria. However, burrata is not a soft…
How does a pregnancy test work? A pregnancy test detects hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone that is secreted by the placenta of a pregnant woman. hCG enters the urine, and this is what the test reads to determine whether you’re pregnant or not. How Pregnancy Tests Work: The urine travels up the absorbent end…
Are you familiar with pregnancy’s early signs and symptoms? Be prepared for anything from nausea to fatigue. Do you think you might be pregnant? If so, it’s important to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Many women don’t realize they’re pregnant until they are quite far along, but several telltale clues…
There are a lot of rumors and myths out there about pregnancy tests. One of the most common is that a yeast infection can affect the results of the test. Is this true? And if it is, how can you make sure that the test results are accurate? In this blog post, we will explore…
Obviously, each woman’s pregnancy ends differently, but as the third trimester arrives, we’re all in the same boat: we’re ready for this baby to be done with us. Continue reading for some indicators that the end is approaching… (I promise!). 1. You purchase milk with an expiration date that falls after your due date. This…
