A good time for the baby shower to be held is in the 7th to 8th month. At this point, the woman knows the sex of the baby (if she chooses) and though she is clearly showing, she is not completely miserable yet! If you wait until the 9th month, it may be too late if she delivers early, or she may be so uncomfortable that she is hardly in the mood for a party!

When the search is narrowed down to a few names that you really like, check the meaning of the names chosen to help make your final decision.

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.

Although the term "morning sickness" suggests that the feeling only occurs in the morning, it can actually strike at any time of day. Many women say their nausea is the worst in the evening after dinner, since the digestive system has slowed down considerably in order for the body to absorb all the nutrients possible.