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.

Be sure that the name you select sounds good when combined with your last name. Try to avoid a first name that ends with the same consonant as first letter of your last name. It can be hard to pronounce properly and could create a never ending barrage of rhyming jokes from peers.

Dizziness during or after your pregnancy workout that is persistant or accompanied by blurred vision and/or headaches may be a sign of anemia or other serious illness. Cool down and advise your doctor or midwife.

Many experts believe morning sickness is caused by a mixture of rapidly changing hormone levels, enhanced smell, and increased stomach acids (this contributes to heartburn and acid reflux in some cases as well).