The arrival of spring and summer warmth spurs many of us to spend more time outdoors and make travel plans, be it for a honeymoon, babymoon, or other seasonal getaway. Such was the case with Yesenia, who contacted MotherToBaby with questions about her upcoming summer vacation after finding out she is pregnant. Yesenia knew that with warmer temperatures comes an increased chance of mosquito bites and the infections they can carry. Like Yesenia, as you engage in more outdoor activity and plan …
The Baby Blog: Archives for August 2026
Same Exposure, Different Story: Why Advice Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
You are pregnant. You ask, "Can I take my medication?" If you ever heard, “it depends...", you are not alone. Things affect people differently. So, what is going on? This has to do with genetics. Genetics is the study of genes. Genes are a part of our DNA. Genes tell your cells what to do. Genes tell us how to process the world around us. What Do We Mean by “Exposures”? Anything that comes into contact with your body is an exposure. Food, drinks, and drugs are exposures. Getting sick …
