Some essential oils that are generally safe during pregnancy are lavender, jasmine, rose, tangerine, chamomile, neroli, ylang-ylang, and lemon. Those to avoid include rosemary, sage, basil, peppermint ...

Massage is generally considered safe following the first trimester of pregnancy. If you’re at risk for preterm labor, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or other possible complications, your doctor ...

I was about six weeks away from giving birth to my first baby, and was starting to feel like a cartoon character of a pregnant woman. That’s me putting my hand to my lower back, tossing and turning ...