pregnant

Thinking about having a baby? Although it sounds pretty easy – have sex and get pregnant right? The reality is that most women under 35 will not have a problem getting pregnant. In fact, about 84% of women trying to concieve will within the first year.

Womens diet and lifestyle habits are more important during pregnancy than at any other time. The child that is growing inside you is completely dependent on you to protect, nourish, and care for them. For women that are first time mothers it can be quite overwhelming and hard to know exactly how to care for yourself when you find out that you are expecting.

An interesting new study has found a link between migraines and breast cancer. Women who suffer from migraines are at a lower risk of getting breast cancer in their life time. This is the first study of this kind. The study examines the hormonal link between extreme migraines (which are associated with vomiting, extreme pain, sensitivity to light, and nausea) and breast cancer in women of all ages.

The study found that women who suffer from extreme migraines have a 30% less risk of getting breast cancer. As there are many different types of breast cancer, the study concluded that those who had a history of migraines were at a lower risk for the most common types of breast cancer which are driven by hormones such as estrogen receptor-positive and progesterone receptor-positive cancers.

If you are pregnant and worried you may not be able to exercise, there is no need to worry. Regular exercise during pregnancy is healthy and even recommended as long as the pregnancy is a normal one without any complications.