Many women end up having a couple of showers, especially for the first baby. Her family may throw a shower and invite only family members, and then her co-workers may want to throw one as well. The mother-to-be may find that her husband or significant other is surprised with a shower or gifts by people with whom he works as well. It all depends on the size of the families involved and the extent of your list of friends and co-workers.

Celebrity names may sound appealing, but your child may not want to compete with a larger than life persona, such as Madonna or Prince.

Many women have decided to scrap the idea of taking it easy while pregnant. According to doctors, it is much easier to get back to your pre-pregnant self if you exercise and eat healthy during your nine (ten) months of pregnancy.

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).