Who should host the shower? It is a very diverse list, which includes: mother, mother-in-law, sister or sister-in law, friend(s) at work, close personal friend, another female relative with whom you are close, or any number of other people. Really whomever offers!

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.

Many women still feel more comfortable with taking it easy when they are pregnant. This is fine, as long as she watches what she eats. Although many woman say it helps them feel stronger and healthier to exercise while pregnant, noone should feel bad about relaxing and putting their feet up, especially if your doctor says you should not exercise.

If your morning sickness is unbearable, see your doctor. He may put you on vitamin B, which has been shown to help some women. If your morning sickness is severe and you cannot keep any food down, you may need to be given I.V. fluids which contain much needed vitamins and nutrients for you and the baby.