Many women end up having a couple of showers, especially for the first baby. Her family may throw a shower and invite only family members, and then her co-workers may want to throw one as well. The mother-to-be may find that her husband or significant other is surprised with a shower or gifts by people with whom he works as well. It all depends on the size of the families involved and the extent of your list of friends and co-workers.

If you are expecting twins, it might not be a good idea to go with ryming or similar names. Although Tim and Jim are great on their own, it doesn't give a twin much of an identity break from the already many similarities between them.

Many women still feel more comfortable with taking it easy when they are pregnant. This is fine, as long as she watches what she eats. Although many woman say it helps them feel stronger and healthier to exercise while pregnant, noone should feel bad about relaxing and putting their feet up, especially if your doctor says you should not exercise.

There are many remedies that have been suggested for morning sickness, such as: drinking ginger ale; having a snack next to the bed to eat before you get up; morning sickness wrist bands; and eating many small meals instead of 3 large meals.