The most crucial pieces of information to include on a baby shower invitation: date, time, place (with directions from several points), who the shower is for, RSVP information (with a respond-by date), the sex of the baby (if known), and where the mother-to-be is registered for gifts. If there is special information pertaining to this particular shower, by all means, include that also.

If choosing a family name is important to you, but there are none that you particularly care for, consider using your child's middle name to follow the 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.

Prenatal vitamins have been blamed for causing morning sickness because of the very high content of suppliments to which your body is unaccustomed. Don't stop taking them, but do take them later in the day or with food.