A Practical Guide to the First Trimester of Pregnancy
What actually changes in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy — symptoms, appointments, food rules, and what to stop worrying about — written for the day-to-day, not the textbook.
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Why Its Okay to Be Emotional During a Pregnancy
With poignant emotion, you stare into the television, soft sobs escaping your quivering lips. You grab for a Kleenex as you watch the drama unfolding before you. Hearing your weeping, your husband races in, concern lighting his eyes.&n
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How to Prepare the Body Prior to Becoming Pregnant
Pregnancy can take quite a toll on your body. You are going to want to be as healthy as possible before embarking on such a journey. The following are tips on how to prepare the body prior to becoming pregnant. Be sure that you
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Gift Basket Ideas for a Pregnant Woman on Bed Rest
Being pregnant is difficult enough – add to it that you’re stuck in bed and it is quite the challenge indeed. A pregnant woman might very much appreciate a care package to help her through those long days. The following are
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Protecting Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
Hormonal shifts make mood fluctuations common in pregnancy. Here’s what actually helps day-to-day, and the signs it’s time to call a professional.
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Study Skills Tips for first Year College Students
: There are many factors you will want to consider when choosing the pregnancy exercise routine that is right for you. Consider the following strategies. Look for something that is safe for pregnancy Not all exercises are safe fo
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How to Control Vomiting during Pregnancy
: Morning sickness is one of the negative parts of pregnancy, to say the least, and many women throw up once or many times during these nine months. Although you cannot completely control this, there are steps to take that can lessen it to a g
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How to Cope with your very first Pregnancy
: Pregnancy is a special time for a woman. It is also a very tumultuous time, filled with changes to your body, appearance and emotions. You may feel differently inside and out, and you will be anxiously awaiting the unknown of labor and
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How to Relieve Common Pregnancy Symptoms
: Pregnancy is an amazing time when the miracle of life grows within you. Unfortunately it is also a time of discomfort for many women, with a variety of challenges occurring through the long nine plus months. Try the following tactics t
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Why Maternity Leave needs to be Longer
: Maternity leave is woefully short for many working mothers, creating an unfortunate situation for both parent and child. The following points highlight the reasons why this time should be increased. A short maternity leave may force t