Dear Darla – The Advice Column for Moms and Moms to be

Dear Darla,My name is Tanya and I am 6 months pregnant. I have already gained like 20 lbs and am terrified of excessive weight gain. I  work out regularly, eat well but the pregnancy weight just keeps piling on. I know a lot of it will come off with the baby, but I just don’t… Read more: How much weight should I gain when I am pregnant?

Dear Darla, I am 7 months pregnant and we still don’t have a name for the baby. What should we do? We just can’t seem to agree on what the baby should be named. What are your thoughts? Soraya, 24, Austin, TX Dear Soraya, Finding a name for your new baby can be a challenge… Read more: What Should I name my Baby?

Dear Darla, I am four months pregnant with my first baby and today, I had a couple of spots of blood in my underwear. This is scaring me pretty bad. Am I miscarrying? Is bleeding during pregnancy bad?  Should I go to the doctor? Isabella in Mariposa, CA Dear Isabella Many women experience bleeding during… Read more: Help! I’m bleeding during pregnancy. Is it dangerous?

Dear Darla, I am 7 months pregnant and concerned that my husband no longer finds me attractive. I see him looking at porn when he thinks I am not looking, and I am pretty sure he masturbates in the shower.  Is this TMI?  Sorry but I don’t know what to do!  I am just really… Read more: Internet Porn, Masterbation and Better Communication as a Solution Perhaps?

Dear Darla, My name is Emily and I am 23.  My boyfriend and I are sexually active, and my period is two weeks late.  My boyfriend keeps telling me to do a home pregnancy test but I am not convinced that they work!  Wouldn’t a test at the Doctor’s office be better?  My question is… Read more: Are Pregnancy Tests Accurate? Or is it better to go to the Doctor?