My pregnancy journey: How good health helps you and your baby

Pregnancy is nothing like I expected.

My mother had a difficult pregnancy and a horrible labor experience, and she made sure I heard that story several times.

She’s not alone. All of us have known a friend, mother, sister or random stranger who’s had a rough pregnancy and wanted us to know all about it. Unfortunately, that meant by the time I was married and considering children, I had heard enough …