All posts in Miscarriage

What is a Missed Miscarriage?

March 19th, 2024

You may have heard the term "missed miscarriage" and wonder what it means or wonder if you are having one. Here we explain exactly what a missed miscarriage is and what to expect...

1st Trimester

Blighted Ovum – It’s a Miscarriage NOT a Phantom Pregnancy

February 29th, 2024

A blighted ovum is a type of miscarriage that happens very early in pregnancy. Here are its symptoms & causes, and ways to cope when it happens to you.

1st Trimester

Molar Pregnancy – What is it and Why Does it Happen?

February 24th, 2024

What is a Molar Pregnancy? And is it something you need to worry about? We answer all your questions about Molar Pregnancy here...

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1st Trimester

What Does It Feel Like To Have A Miscarriage?

February 5th, 2024

Are you wondering if you're having a miscarriage or want to know what it might feel like? Here we look at some common questions many moms have around miscarriage like what the blood looks like, where the pain is and when to seek medical attention...

FAQ

Can Eating Cinnamon Cause Miscarriage? How Much is Safe?

February 2nd, 2024

Cinnamon is rumored to cause miscarriage if eaten in large quantities. Here we do some fact-checking around cinnamon's safety profile during pregnancy...

Faint Pregnancy Test Line is Very Light – Am I Pregnant or Not?

So you’ve taken a home pregnancy test (HPT). And you’re not sure if it’s the light or your eyes or some kind of a positive

Vomiting During the Third Trimester. Is it Normal?

The third trimester of pregnancy is a strange time. You’ve made your way through that rocky first trimester when all you wanted to do was lay

10 Things Women Hate About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical time. It’s also a time of feeling constantly irritated, annoyed and bloated. Life has ups and downs and so

Blighted Ovum – It’s a Miscarriage NOT a Phantom Pregnancy

What is a Blighted Ovum? Even though a blighted ovum is a very common form of miscarriage affecting up to 20% of all known pregnancies,

21 Brilliant Ways to Reduce Anxiety in Pregnancy

Is anxiety taking over your pregnancy and stopping you from enjoying it? Would you like to take back control and find ways to reduce your

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Can I Take Antihistamines While I’m Pregnant? (Claritin®, Zyrtec® etc)

Written by our resident Pharmacist, Yeniset Santana. Antihistamines are a common over the counter medication that most of us have used at one time or

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

What Causes Rectal Pain During Pregnancy? The reason is pretty simple—the uterus expands in size, the baby keeps growing, the placenta weighs another pound or

Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy — Which is Best?

One of most important decisions you’ll make during early pregnancy, or when trying to conceive, is how you’re going to get all vitamins and minerals

What Does Labor REALLY Feel Like?

When you ask women what their greatest fears are about childbirth, the pain of labor is at the top of the list. The catch is

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

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