A good time for the baby shower to be held is in the 7th to 8th month. At this point, the woman knows the sex of the baby (if she chooses) and though she is clearly showing, she is not completely miserable yet! If you wait until the 9th month, it may be too late if she delivers early, or she may be so uncomfortable that she is hardly in the mood for a party!

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

If there are no medical reasons to avoid exercising while pregnant, most doctors agree that a 30-minute workout several times a week will help women feel better physically and emotionally. It will also help them lose the pregnancy weight once the baby is born.

Prenatal vitamins have been blamed for causing morning sickness because of the very high content of suppliments to which your body is unaccustomed. Don't stop taking them, but do take them later in the day or with food.