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Common Questions About Sex During Pregnancy

Should I have sex during pregnancy? Most women can have sex during pregnancy. As long as your pregnancy is low-risk and normal, then it should be completely safe for you to have sex during pregnancy. Situations that may require abstaining … Continue reading

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Dealing With Grief During Your Pregnancy

In the time that it takes to carry a baby to term, many unforeseen events can unfold, including the death of a close family member or friend. Sadly, there is not much literature on the topic. I know about this … Continue reading

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Is it Dangerous to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Regular exercise keeps you healthy, gives you energy and builds strong bones and muscles. However, many pregnant women are afraid that exercising will harm the baby. That fear is unfounded according to medical experts, but there are some guidelines to … Continue reading

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Pregnancy: Sharing the News with Your Other Children

Don’t be surprised if your other children are not as excited about your pregnancy as you are. Some children find it very exciting, while others might find it a little bit scary. They may worry that Mom won’t love them … Continue reading

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Body Changes During Pregnancy

Throughout the stages of pregnancy changes take place that are sometimes uncomfortable. Beside the usual symptoms of morning sickness that occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy, the expectant mom may experience fatigue and an increase in urination. Vitamin supplements … Continue reading

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Early pregnancy bleeding

Early pregnancy bleeding is surprisingly common, and it is always worrying. Therefore, care must be taken, as it may be dangerous to the life of the woman. There are many causes which are included in the following: #1. Abnormalities of … Continue reading

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How to Save Money during Pregnancy

Trying to save for a new baby can be a challenge especially if all you can think about is buying new stuff. Pregnancy is a time for you to prepare even if we’re talking about financial aspects in here. There … Continue reading

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Weight Gain during Pregnancy

How much weight gain is appropriate during pregnancy depends on your pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI). For a pre-pregnancy BMI of 18.5 to 25, the ideal weight gain should be somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds. An initial weight gain … Continue reading

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Types of Bleeding During Pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding is rather common during the initial 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy. While vaginal bleeding during this period does not necessarily mean a miscarriage but any sort of bleeding should be reported to the doctor as maximum miscarriages … Continue reading

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Emotional Changes duaring Pregnancy

EMOTIONAL CHANGES Pregnancy can be both unspeakably wonderful and incredibly challenging, and you have become used to handling these mixed emo tions. You may find the third trimester emotional changes different that the first and second in the following ways. … Continue reading

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