Hot Maternity How-Tos
How To: Lose your pregnancy weight
Looking to shed that baby weight? In this three part tutorial learn how Iris completely lost her baby weight in one year and got back to wearing her pre-pregnancy clothes before her baby's first birthday. In the three parts of this advice session, the following topics are touched on: details of Iris' weight gain & weight loss, how she did it, what routines she followed, and how she found her motivation.
How To: Deal with pregnancy indigestion
Pregnancy indigestion is easily remedied through modifications in diet, eating routine, sleeping habits, and dress.
How To: Deal with an itchy pregnancy stomach
Increased blood supply and a growing belly contribute to pregnancy itch. Take these steps to reduce the itch and gain some calm.
How To: Deal with your labor fears
Labor is probably the most feared of pregnancy’s "unknowns." Here's how to manage it. You Will Need
How To: Know if you're pregnant
There are signs you're having a baby even before you miss a period. You Will Need: * A knowledge of physical symptoms
How To: Deal with gestational diabetes
Approximately 4 percent of women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Here's how to manage it.
How To: Stay calm when your wife is in labor
You’d like to be strong and supportive for your wife in the delivery room… if only your knees would stop knocking. Keep both of you from freaking out with these tricks. Watch this video to learn how to stay calm when your wife is in labor.
How To: Make a pregnancy-belt cast
Immortalize your pregnancy by making a cast of your belly. Watch this video to learn how to Make a pregnancy-belt cast.
How To: Boost your fertility naturally
If you're experiencing infertility, or having trouble getting pregnant, your doctor may prescribe infertility solutions like Clomid. You should know that there are also natural fertility boosters that can increase sperm count and improve your chances of conceiving.
How To: Eat right for a healthy pregnancy
Choosing a healthy pregnancy diet goes beyond just avoiding mercury and alcohol! It's critical to ensure that you get satisfactory pregnant nutrition - but the truth is that you're eating for baby at every meal. Watch this video for pregnancy diet tips!
How To: Increase your chances of conception
Even before getting pregnant, you can make some lifestyle changes to ensure a healthy baby and increase your chances of conception. If you've got pregnancy on your mind, here are our preconception primers!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 1 to 4 (Month 1)
The days of asking, "Am I Pregnant?" are over. The pregnancy test was positive. You're 1 month pregnant and you may even have some early pregnancy symptoms. Watch this video to see what your baby is up to in month one and your first trimester.
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 5 to 8 (Month 2)
During month two, you'll see early signs of pregnancy. You're more than halfway through the first trimester and even if you haven't taken a pregnancy test, you may be experiencing morning sickness. This month, you'll also have your first ultrasound.
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 9 to 12 (Month 3)
It's the end of your first trimester, so your baby has graduated to full-fledged fetus status. You still probably have early pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness, and you may have developed a baby bump. Learn about month 3 of pregnancy in this video!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 13 to 16 (Month 4)
There are different stages of pregnancy, and as you begin the second trimester, you'll notice some changes. You should be feeling more comfortable, and your baby's fetal development is progressing. Watch this video to learn more about pregnancy month 4!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 17 to 20 (Month 5)
During month 5 of your pregnancy, a sonogram can tell you if you're having a boy or girl! You may be eating everything in sight - but that's normal. You're now at the midpoint of your second trimester - 20 weeks pregnant!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 21 to 24 (Month 6)
Your second trimester is almost done by month 6, and big changes are taking place. Your baby has probably broken the one pound mark and you may also have started to notice some changes to your skin, like stretch marks. Watch this pregnancy video for more!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 25 to 28 (Month 7)
Pregnancy weeks 25 to 28 mark the end of the second trimester, and the beginning of the third trimester. During month 7, your baby will be able to hear sounds and may start dreaming, but you may experience discomfort from hemorrhoids or sciatica.
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 29 to 32 (Month 8)
The third trimester is here! Pregnancy weeks 29 to 32 may bring heartburn, Braxton-Hicks contractions, and the return of morning sickness. Your baby now has all 5 senses, and each baby kick is stronger than the last one. Watch to learn about month 8!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 33 to 36 (Month 9)
Third trimester pregnancy symptoms like insomnia, heartburn, and frequent urination are in full swing. As you get ready for baby you may take a Lamaze class, buy a stroller, or finalize baby names. See what your baby is up to in month 9, in this video!
How To: Relax to get pregnant
Just relax to get pregnant? Could it really be that easy? The truth is that your fertility suffers when you are stressed, so if you are trying to get pregnant a little bit of relaxation can help fend off infertility and speed your path to pregnancy.
How To: Boost fertility naturally
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, and you're not sure about prescription infertility solutions like Clomid, then you might want to learn about a natural remedy for infertility that can improve your chances of pregnancy!
How To: Increase your chances of getting pregnant
Boost your odds of having a baby with these 10 tested tips. Learn how to increase your chances of getting pregnant with this informative video.
How To: Manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy clinically
This medical presentation discusses the management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). Many women who have to cope with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy endure tremendous physical hardship. This suffering may have a profound impact on family, work, and social life. Therefore, it is important for health professionals to realize that pregnant women who complain about nausea or vomiting are coming for help. Follow along with this presentation as it looks into the various aspects of NVP an...
How To: Reduce the risk of your baby having spina bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect involving the neural tube, resulting in an incomplete formation of the spine. Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects, it occurs within the first few weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows she's pregnant. Get expert tips and advice on treating and understanding spina bifida or split spine in this video.
How To: Avoid foods that decrease conception
If you're trying to get pregnant there are foods you should avoid. Certain foods can decrease your chances of conceiving. Watch this how to video to learn more about what foods to avoid when you are trying to get pregnant.
How To: Sleep comfortably while pregnant
This how to video has great maternity tips for moms to be. Trying to sleep while you are pregnant can be difficult. Learn about sleeping comfortable while pregnant and what sleeping positions are safest for you and your baby.
How To: Determine if your baby is getting enough breast milk
Some new mothers worry that their babies aren't getting enough breast milk. One of the biggest myths is that bigger breast produce more milk. Watch this maternity how to video to learn how to determine if your baby is getting enough breast milk and how to increase your milk supply.
How To: Take a home pregnancy test
Are you suspecting you may be pregnant? How can you know for sure? Well, a simple home pregnancy test can change your life as you know it. Watch this how to video to learn some of the symptoms of pregnancy and how to take a home pregnancy test.
How To: Calculate your due date
You just found out you are pregnant and you are anxious to calculate your due date. Learn how to calculate your due date even before going to see your doctor by watching this maternity how-to video. Keep in mind that most pregnancies last about forty weeks.
How To: Improve your memory during pregnancy
During pregnancy it seems that we tend to forget even the simplest of things. Watch this maternity how to video to get tips on how to improve your memory and keep your mind in tip top shape during pregnancy.
How To: Prevent hyperlactation while breastfeeding
Some mothers have hyperlactation meaning an overabundance of breast milk. This causes milk to spray or leak out of the breast during breastfeeding which causes some babies to choke or gag on the first spray of milk. This maternity how-to video gives a few tips on preventing this.
How To: Soothe sore nipples after breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is beneficial for both you and your baby. However, breastfeeding can give you sore nipples. If you are breastfeeding, get great tips on how to soothe those sore nipples. Just watch this maternity how-to video.
How To: Determine if you're having nipple vasospasms
If you're breastfeeding and suffer from painful stabbing sensations in your chest area and back you could have nipple vasospasms. This maternity how-to video explains the symptoms of nipple vasospasms and how to look for them.
How To: Conceive after your tubes have been tied
Women get their tubes tied (Tubal Ligation) because they don't want any more children, but what if you change your mind and want to conceive? Learn how Tubal Ligation Reversal can help you successfully become pregnant after getting your tubes tied with this maternity how-to video.
How To: Increase pregnancy with ovulation education
Some women are not aware of the link between ovulation and the days you can become pregnant. Learn how familiarizing yourself with your ovulation cycle can increase your chances of getting pregnant. Watch this maternity how to video to learn more about ovulation and pregancy.
How To: Tell your parents you're pregnant if you're a teenager
If you are one of thousands of teens that gets pregnant, you will need to find a way to break the news to your parents. Telling your parents your pregnant when your a teenager is one of the hardest parts of a teenage pregnancy. This maternity how-to video gives you a few tips on ways to handle the announcement to your parents.
How To: Store breast milk after pumping
Breastfeeding is beneficial both for the mother and child. Properly storing your breast milk can make all the difference in how nutritious and health-boosting it is for your child. This maternity how-to video explains the best ways to pump and store breast milk.
How To: Buy the right breast pump
Breastfeeding is very beneficial for both the mother and child. If you're thinking about pumping your breast milk get tips on how to choose the right breast pump. Just watch this maternity how-to video for tips on milk pumps.
How To: Prevent clogged milk ducts
Sometimes while you breastfeed your milk ducts can get plugged causing small, red and tender lumps to form on your breast. This maternity how-to video gives tips on preventing clogged milk ducts and what to do if they are already clogged.