Do's and Don'ts
Is Oral Sex Safe During Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
This may seem like a strange question, but when it comes to sex and pregnancy couples often wonder what is and isn’t okay to do and this particular question may be awkward or embarrassing to ask your doctor. Generally, receiving oral sex from your partner is not something to worry about during pregnancy.
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Is it Safe to Use a Vibrator During Pregnancy?
By JustMommies staff
Some couples wonder if it is safe to have sex during pregnancy. This may be more worrisome in the beginning of pregnancy, especially if this is a first pregnancy. Dads may worry if they could hurt the baby somehow and moms may have similar fears as well. Couples should know that it is perfectly safe
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Herbal Teas and Pregnancy: Is it safe to drink herbal teas during pregnancy?
By Laura Leavitt
Herbal teas contain a lot of different ingredients.
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Saunas, Hot Tubs & Hot Baths During Pregnancy
By Laura Leavitt
Sitting in high temperatures can be dangerous.
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Toxoplasmosis: Cat litter and Pregnancy
By Patty Malowney
Getting someone else to clean the cat's litter is a good idea while you are pregnant. Here's why.
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Is Sleeping on Your Back During Pregnancy OK?
By JustMommies staff
If sleeping on your back is the norm, you may have to adjust your bedtime routine to accommodate your growing baby.
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Heating Pads and Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
Is it safe to use a heating pad during pregnancy? Heating pads are generally safe to use during pregnancy, as long as you aren’t placing the heating pad directly on your belly. Using a heating pad for sore muscles or an occasional back ache is fine. The concern with pregnant women and heat is that
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Flying and Pregnancy – Do’s and Don’ts
By Laura Leavitt
Most of your pregnancy, you can fly without a problem.
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Tattoos and Pregnancy
By Maria T. Pepin
If you are pregnant and thinking about getting a tattoo, you may want to wait until after the baby is born. Pregnancy is not the best time to make body alterations. You want to do everything you can to keep yourself and your baby healthy. Most qualified licensed professionals will not knowingly tattoo
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Do's and Don’ts: Cleaning Products and Pregnant Women
By Laura Leavitt
Chemicals of all kinds should be considered carefully before they are used during pregnancy.
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