If you or the mother-to-be is superstitious and believes that no gifts should be bought until the baby is born (some religions believe this as well), you may want to have the baby shower about a month after the baby is born. This will give the mother time to heal and get settled into her new role. By this time she will want to show the baby off, and may have a better idea what she needs.

Choosing to make your child a Jr. by giving them the same name as your husband can create problems later in life when it comes to credit applications and other legal situations.

When working out, if your body begins having sudden changes in temperature (cold flash), it means you are overextending your body, which could be harmful to the baby. Blood flowing to the uterus will be diverted to the skin to attempt to cool itself down, putting the baby in jeopardy.

Pepermint tea and Ginger Ale have been known to ease morning sickness. Pouring cola over ice and drinking a small amount may also help.