Nothing is more ubiquitous with pregnancy than cravings for sweets. Whether you are craving candies, ice cream, bakery, or other desserts, it is natural to wonder if these cravings are simply...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
Is Senna (Senokot) Safe To Take During Pregnancy? Tea, Tablets and More
It’s no secret that constipation is all too common during pregnancy. Over-the-counter stool softeners and laxatives are popular remedies to keep you comfortable, but just because no prescription is...
Herbs and spices can be a source of confusion, between which aren’t safe, which are safe, and in what amount. Turmeric is no different and with its recent rise in popularity as both a food and...
Salty cravings are so popular during pregnancy that they’re even used in movies and television shows as a way to show that a character is expecting. Can these cravings clue you into what is going...
Pregnant and Took Pepto Bismol: What to Do + Safe Alternatives
It is no secret that heartburn and nausea can be downright uncomfortable. Even women who have never experienced heartburn before are susceptible to pregnancy-related heartburn and GI...
Fresh and juicy, a bite of mango is all but enough to transport you straight to the tropics- a welcome feeling for many expecting mothers! Though mango has not been the center of any recent fruit...