Category: Health & Wellness

Congratulations on your pregnancy! While those two pink lines bring joy and excitement, they often come with some less-than-pleasant physical symptoms. If you’re feeling exhausted, nauseated, and wondering if this is normal—you’re not alone. The first trimester can be particularly challenging, with up to 98% of women experiencing fatigue and 80-88% dealing with nausea, according to [recent research](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10567694/).

Have you ever tried to find a comfortable position on a standard office chair while eight months pregnant? Or needed to explain yet again why you need an extra bathroom break during an important meeting? For pregnant employees, these workplace challenges are very real—but they don’t have to be.

Are you waking up at night with sudden, painful leg cramps? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your ankles disappearing as the day progresses? You’re not alone. These uncomfortable symptoms are extremely common during pregnancy, especially as you enter your second and third trimesters.

During pregnancy, your body undergoes remarkable changes to support your growing baby. One often overlooked aspect of prenatal health is proper hydration—which goes far beyond simply drinking eight glasses of water daily. Let’s explore why staying hydrated is crucial during pregnancy and how to do it effectively.

The birth of a baby brings joy, but also unprecedented challenges. For many new mothers, the postpartum period becomes shadowed by unrealistic expectations—particularly the pressure to “bounce back” physically and emotionally. Yet amid the sleepless nights, healing bodies, and hormonal shifts, one powerful resource often goes overlooked: self-compassion.

Returning to work after having a baby can feel like navigating unfamiliar terrain with a new identity and responsibilities. For many new mothers, the transition back to professional life involves complex emotions and practical challenges that standard workplace policies often fail to address.

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly searching for ways to attract and retain top talent. Yet a critical opportunity is being missed by many organizations: supporting women through one of life’s most significant transitions—motherhood.

Bringing a new life into the world changes everything—including your body. After childbirth, many new mothers feel eager to regain their strength and energy, but rushing back to pre-pregnancy fitness routines can do more harm than good. Your body has just accomplished something remarkable and deserves thoughtful care during recovery.

As you enter the final stretch of pregnancy, the third trimester (weeks 28-40) brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of anxiety. This crucial period requires thoughtful preparation for both the birth and the significant life changes ahead. Creating a comprehensive plan now will help you navigate this transformative time with confidence.

Pregnancy brings many changes to your body—some welcome, others less so. If you’re experiencing headaches during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Headaches are a common companion for many expectant mothers, affecting up to 80% of women with a history of primary headaches during pregnancy, though many see improvement by the second trimester according to research in [American Family Physician](https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0700/practice-guidelines-headache-pregnancy-breastfeeding.html).