Most people feel that the first baby should be the only baby shower that is given for the mom-to-be. However, there are exceptions to this "rule." For example, if the woman has had one or more children at one point in her life, and then sells or donates everything because she is “done” having kids, only to find out several years later she is going to have another baby and will need everything again.

While it may be exciting to present some of your favorite names to friends and family, they can be very opinionated! If they "hate" a name you have chosen as one of your favorites, it may cause resentment. You may end up choosing a different name instead based on their feelings, and then end up regretting it later in life.

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.

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.