If the mom-to-be has a large family, whomever is hosting may decide to rent a hall or church that has a large area for parties. That way, the mother-to-be can have a bigger guest list. In this instance, it may be better to have a cover dish arrangement with the guests, but this must be organized so that there are enough main dishes, side dishes, drinks and desserts to make a full meal. If the hostess has a bigger budget, she may choose to have it catered.

There are many resources from which to choose a name including books, websites, and other sources. Another good idea is to watch the credits at the end of a movie and see if you can find a unique name that you like.

If there are no medical reasons to avoid exercising while pregnant, most doctors agree that a 30-minute workout several times a week will help women feel better physically and emotionally. It will also help them lose the pregnancy weight once the baby is born.

There are many hormonal changes that take place in pregnancy. Progesterone is the main hormone that takes over, and some experts believe this is the cause of morning sickness, since it has relaxing effect on muscles (including digestive).