Get to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.
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Why Do I Feel Pregnant When I’m Not?
Table of Contents Did you have a negative pregnancy test but feel pregnant? Feeling pregnant may be a monthly issue for you if you’ve been
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A Guide For Postpartum Bleeding – Expert Reviews & Guide
Table of Contents Ever thought of a nurse instructing you about attaching three heavy flow pads? This article will act as a guide to all
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Know Your Pregnancy Baby Bump: 10 Fun Facts About Your Baby Bump
Table of Contents A pregnancy baby bump might feel like an awkward protrusion from your body, something you had no idea would feel the way
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Everything You Need To Know About The Baby’s Placenta
Table of Contents Along with the little one growing inside your uterus that matures over nine months of your trimester, there is the placenta of
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Is it Ok for a Pregnant Woman to Drink Wine?
Table of Contents During pregnancy, your body does things you can’t imagine. A new life is growing inside you and your body is supplying all
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Skin Tags During Pregnancy & Treatment.
Table of Contents Finding skin tags during pregnancy is a difficult task. It may be the least expected of all the transformations that happen to
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Smoking While Pregnant: The Unfortunate Status & Truth
Table of Contents Simply put – smoking during pregnancy is not a good match, provided the health of both, the mother and the baby are
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Benefits Of Natural Birth Over Medicated Birth: What’s Right For You?
Table of Contents From family planning and when to conceive to delivering your baby and postpartum, the entire journey of pregnancy and childbirth is full
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How To Get Pregnant With Endometriosis Naturally
Table of Contents Getting pregnant with endometriosis naturally may be difficult, but it isn’t impossible. If you have endometriosis and wish to get pregnant, there
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How To Stop Snoring During Pregnancy, Causes, and its Remedies
Table of Contents Snoring may be extremely humiliating when pregnant. But don’t panic about snoring during pregnancy; it’s fairly common, affecting about a quarter of
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What Is Bicornuate Uterus: Everything You Need To Know
Table of Contents A pregnancy in bicornuate uterus is when a woman’s uterus is shaped like a heart. Hence this syndrome is also named a
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Low Weight Gain During Pregnancy: Causes & Remedies
Table of Contents While several pregnant women struggle with excessive weight gain, many others face the problem of not gaining weight during pregnancy. Gaining a
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Tilted Uterus Pregnancy: How To Know If You Have A Retroverted Uterus?
Table of Contents It’s totally normal to have a tilted uterus pregnancy (also known as an inverted uterus, retroverted uterus, or tilted cervix). It simply
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A Complete Guide on The Best Foods for Morning Sickness Relief
Table of Contents Morning sickness is one such pregnancy sign that cannot be completely ignored and get done with, however, not knowing what to avoid
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Lightning Crotch Pain During Pregnancy – Everything You Need To Know
Table of Contents Lightning crotch pain during pregnancy is a common pregnancy symptom most women suffer from. As the name suggests, this lightning pain in the
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What is a RhoGAM shot and why is it given during pregnancy?
Table of Contents Your doctor may have used terms like Rh Negative and RhoGAM shot in one of your appointments, only to leave you wondering
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Breathing Techniques For Labor & When To Use Lamaze Breathing Technique
Table of Contents Breathing and relaxation techniques provide a lot of benefits to your body. Slow breathing techniques for labor help to relax, lower your
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What Happens If Baby Poops in the Womb?
Table of Contents Having a baby is one of the most anticipated events in the lives of most couples. Once the baby is born there
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32 Weeks Pregnant – What To Expect? Symptoms, Baby Development, and Tips!
At 32 weeks pregnant, your baby’s growth is remarkable, and your body is undergoing significant changes. Get all the insights you need for a healthy 32-week journey!
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Fever During Pregnancy – Is it Normal?
Table of Contents As a pregnant woman, even the slightest of unusuality in your body is bound to put you in worry. The common flu
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A Full Guide On Prodromal Labor
Table of Contents Towards the end of the third trimester, many women experience on and off pain in their lower belly that does not seem
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Stomach Bugs During Pregnancy – Symptoms, Causes & What to do
Table of Contents Catching a stomach bugs during pregnancy is a common symptom just like morning sickness. Be rest assured, this symptom will not intend
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Chemical Pregnancy – Everything you need to know
Table of Contents The phenomenon of getting your period after a positive pregnancy test is known as a ‘chemical pregnancy’ and it is a common
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Blood Clots During Pregnancy: Is It Common?
Table of Contents When blood turns from a liquid to a solid, a blood clot (also known as thrombosis) occurs. After a scrape or cut,
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Can You Take a Bath While Pregnant?
Table of Contents You’ve probably heard that can you take a bath while pregnant? is a bad idea. The good news is that this is simply
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Cervical Mucus In Early Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know About It!
Table of Contents This vaginal discharge is perhaps something most women do not think much about, but in case you are trying or have already
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Explained: Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Breast Tenderness
Table of Contents Breast pain, sensitive breasts, and breast tenderness are some of the first symptoms of pregnancy, usually felt as early as within the
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Postpartum Recovery Timeline And Everything You Need To Know About It
Table of Contents Before we get into anything, Parenthood bliss would like to congratulate you and your 40 or so weeks of pregnancy and long
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A Complete Guide On Safe Ab Exercises During Pregnancy
Table of Contents As and when you reach closer to your D-day, the core during pregnancy goes through various changes to accommodate the growing baby.
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Weekly Pregnancy Meal Plan: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need
Table of Contents If you’re an expecting mother, you’re probably hearing this a lot lately- eating healthy food during pregnancy is very crucial. But what
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Yeast Infections During Pregnancy & Everything About It
Table of Contents The soaring estrogen levels during your trimester tend to increase the risk of having a yeast infections during pregnancy, which is the
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Braxton Hicks Contractions v/s Real Contraction: What They Feel Like, Symptoms and Identification
Table of Contents As a pregnant woman, you might feel intense but irregular contractions in your uterus weeks before your actual due date called Braxton
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Anterior Placenta: Your Questions Answered
Table of Contents The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy and it belongs to you and your baby. This Placenta
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Everything You Need To Know About Inducing Labour and Pitocin Induction
Table of Contents Generally, the practitioners aim to carry pregnancies to term, or in other words, until the 39th week of pregnancy. This also means
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Sciatica During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Table of Contents Do you often feel a bolt of pain that runs down your lower back into the legs? This could be sciatica. But,
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Miscarriage: Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Table of Contents A miscarriage, undoubtedly, is the most unfortunate event to take place during pregnancy and no mother should have to go through this
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Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy: Cause, Symptoms, Effects, And Prevention
Table of Contents Gestational diabetes during pregnancy or GD/GDM refers to a form of diabetes that appears while you’re in your trimester, that would turn
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Pregnancy Heartburn: Everything You Need To Know About It And More
Table of Contents Heartburns are a common symptom of pregnancy and if you are a woman suffering heartburn during your term, do not worry, you
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Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy: Causes & Treatment
Table of Contents Round ligament pain during pregnancy is one of the most commonly faced ordeals and if you have heard this term or are
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Pregnancy Brain or Forgetfulness During Pregnancy: Is It Real?
Table of Contents It can get really frustrating for pregnant and postpartum women to experience an induced pregnancy brain or forgetfulness during pregnancy that is
How To Take Care Of Yourself In Pregnancy?
Take A Seat
If you have always been someone who always looks after everyone else, it is important to ensure that during pregnancy you are being taken care of by your partner, family, and close friends.
Instead of moving around and managing everything at gatherings of family and friends, take the opportunity of sitting down whenever you need to, this would also help you avoid swollen ankles.
Varicose veins occur when blood gets collected in the veins which further cause discomfort and swelling – most often in the feet and legs. It may be uncomfortable too, so put your feet up on a footstool and let someone else bring you snacks and your (non-alcoholic) drink.
Stay active
Low impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and pregnancy yoga can be great for the body and mind. It will enhance your sleep, physical stamina and also help your body to prepare for labor and delivery.
We have also known from research that exercise in pregnancy can help you lower stress levels and it even produces endorphins which are feel-good hormones, which will give you a happy boost.
Take Time To Relax
Make sure to get some quality time for relaxing with your partner.
It can be a movie night in or a stroll in the park at the weekend, it is important to spend enough time together before your little one arrives. Enjoy the last moments together when it is only the two of you and look ahead to exciting times ahead.
Accept Help
Allowing someone else to serve dinner or peel the veggies may help ease pregnancy pressure.
It can be a good way to get used to a helping hand as you’ll need it once the little one has arrived. If you are feeling overwhelmed, allow yourself to be looked after.
Make A Mocktail
Sometimes a tipple may feel hard to resist. So you can try making one of these mentioned delicious smoothies or fruit punches instead? Not only are these best for you and the baby, but these will also leave the hungover relatives and friends rather jealous:
Soothing smoothie – You will need 1 banana, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of nutmeg, a cup of milk, a cup of crushed ice – blend everything into a thick smoothie.
Ginger zinger punch – Try orange juice, mix it with lemonade, add a pinch of ginger and plenty of crushed ice.
Winter warmer – Try heating some fresh cranberry juice, add nutmeg, cloves, a stick of cinnamon, and some orange zest.
Travel Smart
If you are travelling away from home always remember to carry the pregnancy notes with you. They let medical staff know the full antenatal history as it helps them to give you the correct treatment. Consider them as your and your baby’s passport for the best possible pregnancy care.
If you are jetting off for a bit of sun then consider the following precautions:
- Wear support stockings to help blood flow.
- Drink plenty of liquids and if it’s a long haul flight.
- Try to maintain mobility during the flight by often walking up and down the aisle or doing leg stretches.
Be Prepared And Know The Contact Numbers
Pre-packing the hospital bag a little earlier than it is necessary can minimise the risk of having to go around looking for important things when labour starts.
Make sure you have bought enough maternity pads, nappies, and other newborn essentials before the supermarket sells out of things during the festive period or the opening hours are reduced.
Also, ensure that you have all of the important telephone numbers handy and ensure you have the contact numbers for the birth centre, labour ward, and day assessment unit.