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.

Since parents must choose the first and middle name, they tend to think of how the first and middle name sound together when making their decision. But that is not how the child will be addressed on a daily basis. So, say the names out loud using first and last name, which is how the child will almost always be addressed. For example, if it the baby name begins or ends with the same letter as the first letter of your last name, it may sound awkward.

If you have heart or lung disease or hypertention, it is not advisable to exercise while you are pregnant. In addition, if you are pregnant and have placenta previa, multiple fetuses, preterm labor, incompetant cervix, bleeding, or other problems/conditions related to your pregnancy you should not exercise.

There are many hormonal changes that take place in pregnancy. Progesterone is the main hormone that takes over, and some experts believe this is the cause of morning sickness, since it has relaxing effect on muscles (including digestive).