Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health. Reviewed against ACOG, AAP, and Mayo Clinic guidance. Meet Maureen → Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider about your individual pregnancy weight gain,…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health. Reviewed against ACOG, AAP, and Mayo Clinic guidance. Meet Maureen → Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider about caffeine intake during pregnancy, especially…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN | Updated April 25, 2026 Maureen is a Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, NICU, pediatrics, and women’s health. Nutrition & Wellness Is Spicy Food Safe During Pregnancy? One of the most persistent pregnancy myths is that spicy food will trigger labor…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN | Updated April 25, 2026 Maureen is a Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, NICU, pediatrics, and women’s health. Nutrition & Wellness Can You Eat Olives When Pregnant? Olives are a surprisingly nutritious pregnancy food that often gets overlooked in favor of…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN | Updated April 25, 2026 Maureen is a Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, NICU, pediatrics, and women’s health. Nutrition & Wellness Can You Eat Pineapple While Pregnant? Pineapple has a reputation in pregnancy circles for potentially triggering miscarriage or labor, but…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN | Updated April 25, 2026 Maureen is a Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, NICU, pediatrics, and women’s health. Nutrition & Wellness Can You Eat Honey While Pregnant? You’ve probably heard someone warn you about honey during pregnancy, but is this concern…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health. Reviewed against ACOG, AAP, and Mayo Clinic guidance. Meet Maureen → Nutrition & Wellness Pregnancy-Safe Exercises by Trimester: Your Complete Movement Guide You don’t have to stop exercising when you become pregnant. In fact, movement during pregnancy offers real…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health. Reviewed against ACOG, AAP, and Mayo Clinic guidance. Meet Maureen → Gestational Diabetes Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and How to Manage Blood Sugar A gestational diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but for most women, diet…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health. Reviewed against ACOG, AAP, and Mayo Clinic guidance. Meet Maureen → Nutrition & Wellness Caffeine During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe? That morning cup of coffee is often one of the hardest habits to give up during pregnancy. The…
Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health. Reviewed against ACOG, AAP, and Mayo Clinic guidance. Meet Maureen → Nutrition & Wellness Morning Sickness Remedies That Actually Work: Evidence-Based Relief Strategies If you’re experiencing nausea in early pregnancy, you’re definitely not alone—about 70-80% of pregnant people deal…