If you are the person organizing a baby shower at work, co-workers should be invited via email and the shower should be kept simple. Chips, cake, and finger food can be served and decorations should be simple and easy to clean up, such as balloons and streamers.

If you are unhappy passing on a traditional family name, don't rule out using it as the middle name as a compromise to keep from breaking the family tradition.

Before starting an exercise routine while you are pregnant, talk to your doctor or midwife. He or she can help you figure out how slowly you should start and warning signs that may occur if there is a problem or if your are pushing too hard. Having a plan with your doctor may make you feel more comfortable as well.

Low blood sugar is one theory as to why women experience sickness. Eating smaller meals should help.