The short answer is yes, you can eat sushi during pregnancy, but there are some important guidelines to follow. It isn’t a strict “no,” as many believe, but rather a “yes-if it’s cooked, made with low-mercury seafood, and ordered from a reliable place.” This means you need to avoid raw fish, especially high-mercury types, but...
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Week 1-4: Your Baby’s Sex is Already Decided
It might come as a surprise, but your baby’s sex is determined right when conception takes place. Even though you won’t know the answer for months, whether you’re having a boy or a girl is decided from the moment the egg and sperm join. All the genetic material needed, including the information that sets your...
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Weeks 32-36: What Happens as Your Baby Turns Head Down?
During weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy, your baby usually rotates so that their head points down, getting ready for birth. This important stage is called the cephalic or vertex presentation. It is the natural way for your baby to prepare, aiming for the best position to be born. Most babies move into this head-down...