Top Questions

You’re pregnant and have been undoubtedly getting so many “answers” from your friends or mother, but haven’t really been able to get the answers to questions you’ve been wondering.

Below are 17 commonly asked questions that people have before and during pregnancy.

If you have a question, we’d love to be able to help you. Just ask your pregnancy related question over to the left of the website!

Why is taking folic acid so important? 

What are the benefits of getting a flu shot before or during my pregnancy?

Why is a dental check-up important before conception?  How do dental problems affect a pregnancy?

What are omega-3 fatty acids? What are the health benefits of taking omega-3 during pregnancy?

Why do I feel tired and nauseated?

What are the symptoms of dehydration? What should I do if I get dehydrated?

Why do I feel stabbing pains in the right or left part of my lower belly? How do I know the pain isn’t something more serious?

Why do I have more headaches? What can I do for them?

What conditions make my pregnancy “high risk”?

How much baby movement is normal every day?

What are fetal kick counts? Why are they important? What is the best way to do them? What should I do if the baby is not moving the right amount each day?

What is preterm labor? What does it feel like? How do I check for it? Why is it important? What do I do if I have symptoms of preterm labor?

What is gestational diabetes? Why does it happen? Why is it such a concern?

What is Group Beta Strep? What does it mean if I am positive?

What causes high blood pressure during pregnancy? What is this type of high blood pressure called? What are the symptoms? What should I do if I have these symptoms? What problems can it cause for the baby or me? How is it treated?

What is “real labor” compared with “early labor” or “false labor”?

How will I know if my bag of water breaks?