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.

Choosing to make your child a Jr. by giving them the same name as your husband can create problems later in life when it comes to credit applications and other legal situations.

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.

If you eat something salty before your main meal, it may help you "stomach" the food and keep morning sickness at bay.