Is it safe to drink alcohol when pregnant? The Europeans do it! Even some non-European women do it! The other day when I was getting my haircut, my hairdresser revealed to me that she too has a... Read more >>

With all the hard work that your body is doing right now, you (and your baby) need a lot of vitamins and good quality food especially at the start of your day. I like to think of breakfast as... Read more >>

Are you happy with your current diet, or are you aware that you “could” be eating better for both you and your little one? Well, the truth of the matter is that many women’s diets... Read more >>

When I was seven years old, my parents took me to Europe for an entire summer, and I quickly realized that the rules abroad were different from the ones at home. For example, my family’s rules... Read more >>

Have you heard about the pregnancy mask or melasma? What happens is the upper cheeks, forehead, and/or upper lip turns a tan, brownish color because excess pigment is deposited in the skin's upper... Read more >>

Hi Michelle, I am always in such a hurry in the mornings and usually grab a Slim-Fast (already made) bar for breakfast. Do you think it would be okay to continue eating the Slim-Fast? I... Read more >>

During both my pregnancies, I developed a ferocious appetite. And my poor husband can definitely attest to the madness! It didn’t take him long to learn that a simple “I’m... Read more >>

For many of us, the thought of having to get dressed and go to the gym (not to mention the horrible smell) is enough of a deterrent to not exercise. Lucky for me I knew how to modify my... Read more >>

Here’s a question from one of my subscribers: “Hi Michelle, You don’t know how helpful you are! You have given me enough self-confidence to go through this journey. Right now I am... Read more >>

Everybody talks about what to eat. But nobody talks about how much you should eat! Plus, everybody talks about dieting. Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to diet during pregnancy? Well,... Read more >>