Category: Pregnancy
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Surviving a Miscarriage
Finding out that you are expecting is the most exciting news that a mother to be will ever get, aside from getting married. After getting a positive pregnancy test, most women call the doctors office immediately to get prenatal care so that they can determine how far along that they are. Once you have a…
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression?
Pregnancy is supposed to be a very joyous life event. In fact, most pregnant mom’s are excited to meet the baby that has been moving, kicking, and growing in her belly over the last few months. Meeting your baby for the first time is an overwhelming and happy time for most parents. Once a mom…
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Planning a Baby Shower: Proper Baby Shower Etiquette
A baby shower was a tradition that was started to celebrate the arrival of a new baby for expectant mothers. However, the tradition begin in the very early days and was very different compared to today’s baby showers. In fact, there is a lot of controversy surrounding today’s baby showers and the etiquette. The…
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Maternity Photos Are A Great Way to Capture Memories of Your Pregnancy
When I found out that I was pregnant with my third child, words couldn’t describe how excited I was after the initial shock wore off. It took us a while to become pregnant and though the timing might have been off slightly everything worked out. I was blessed with a beautiful, healthy little boy. I didn’t take…
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Why Do I Still Look Pregnant Even Though I Had My Baby A Few Weeks Ago?
Pregnancy is an exciting time and most mom’s can’t wait to meet their baby. As your baby grows, your belly will continue to grow and get bigger so that you can house your growing baby. Most doctors recommend that women gain between 10 to 40 pounds depending on your starting weight. Talk to your doctor…
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What is the Best Position to Sleep in While Pregnant?
Sleeping when you are pregnant is often a challenge because as your belly grows you will become more and more uncomfortable. Most mom’s find it difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep in and if they are able to find a comfortable position they are up several times during the middle of the night…
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Anemia During Pregnancy: How Will I Know If I am Anemic During My Pregnancy
Anemia is very common during pregnancy due to the increased blood flow in a woman’s body. Your doctor will test your blood during your first prenatal visit to ensure that you aren’t anemic at the beginning of your pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant, her body will produce up to 50 percent more blood than…
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What Changes to my Breasts Should I Expect During Pregnancy?
Most women complain about their breasts being sore and tender to the touch, possibly even, before they even find out that they are pregnant. Unless your one of those lucky women whose breasts don’t change in response to pregnancy. However most women begin noticing the changes the moment that they found out that they were…
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Story of My Final Pregnancy
I was super excited and nervous when I found out that I was expecting in September of 2010. Just a few weeks before I found out, I was watching my mother struggle with her battle with Pick’s disease. Pick’s disease is a rare form of Alzheimer’s that affects the frontal lobe of the brain. In…
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Tips and Tricks to Survive Bed Rest While Pregnant
Most people think that bed rest is fun and relaxing; however, if you ask a pregnant mom who has been on bed rest for a few days they will quickly disagree with you. After a few days, most mom’s are bored out of their mind because they have already caught up on their favorite shows…