I happen to know how well castor oil really works! Although it was nothing great to drink, I mixed it with Pepsi and within 2 hours I was having strong contractions, and successfully induced myself with all 4 of my children using this...

A foot bath of warm water and three drops of diluted tangerine or geranium oil may be just the thing to give a boost to aching legs.

I am one of the many pregnant women who have suffered from pelvic bone pain.  It comes from the relaxin hormone working (really) well to relax the pelvic bone.  I have scoliosis of the spine with exacerbates it. 

Massage where your stretch-marks are. The smell is sublime.

Mint is good for general stomach upset. Try making yourself some peppermint tea. For some women though it may make their upset even worse.

One of the common afflictions of pregnancy is heartburn. That is one of the first clues I have when I suspect pregnancy.

Some discomforts in pregnancy arise from ordinary fluctuations and bodily changes. Some signal a call for dietary or lifestyle adjustments. Most can be eased with the additional use of essential oils. Aromatherapy is of great help not only in pregnancy, but in preparing the body and mind for pregnancy.

Due to the changing hormones, women seem to crave the strangest things.  We share some of these silly cravings to validate some of yours.

I have suffered from this for the last four children I've been pregnant with.  I've tried so many things.  There are certain things that help, some that are natural and some are prescription.