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Q: My wife is smoking while pregnant and is a recovering alcoholic—or at least she was. Her doctor told her to quit smoking immediately and forever and she promised she would. But just a few weeks later she started up again. And she's started drinking again too. She says she's only having a few glasses of wine but I'm going nuts with worry and I can't understand why she would … [Read more...] about Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy

Q: My wife is two months pregnant and is nauseous pretty much all day long. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? Is there anything I can do to help her calm her stomach? Will her morning sickness last throughout the pregnancy? Does morning sickness hurt the baby?A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, … [Read more...] about Morning Sickness – Tips and Advice

Q: My wife is pregnant and I'd really like to work out with her. I have always been a bit of a jock, and I think it would be good for her to get some exercise too, but I’m worried that it might hurt the baby. Are there any exercises that are safe for us to do together? A: If she's already in good shape and her doctor approves, there's no reason she can't keep doing pretty … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Workouts – Exercise and Sports Tips for Pregnant Women

Q: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. I used to be one of those guys who loved to have sex anytime. But now that my wife is pregnant, I've completely lost interest. What’s wrong with me? A: For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of … [Read more...] about Losing Interest in Sex During Pregnancy

 Q:  Every expectant couple I know is taking a Lamaze or Bradley class. Is it really necessary to learn about the childbirth process? Or will I end up sitting around with the other dads, listening to a bunch of pregnant moms talking about babies?A: One of the advantages of taking a childbirth preparation class is that it'll give you and your wife the opportunity to … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Childbirth Class