The first trimester of pregnancy is a roller coaster of physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that may make you feel like you have little control over your own body. However, this remarkable transformation is literally building a safe haven for your baby. The changes you’ll endure will happen quickly as your hormones and body begin […]
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It may feel as big as a whale as you begin your third trimester of pregnancy (which will last from week 27 to the end of your pregnancy)—like you can’t get any bigger—but trust me; you’re about to! As your belly swells; your little one grows to between 6 and 9 pounds during this time. […]
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There’s a lot of debate over women having babies past the age of 35. However, it’s not that uncommon. In fact, one in 10 babies born to women over 35-years of age are born with zero complications to mom or baby. However, doctors and midwives take extra precaution with pregnant women over 35 as they […]
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It’s one thing to have a pregnant friend or family member describe, in detail, all of the strange changes taking place in the body during pregnancy—while it’s another thing to actually be pregnant and experience them personally. I can honestly say, until I was preggers with my first baby, my daughter, I didn’t truly understand […]
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Every expectant mom knows there are certain foods that should be avoided during pregnancy to protect the health of their unborn baby. The list, however, has become so long and so controversial that it’s difficult to know which foods/drinks actually pose a health risk and which ones are actually safe for consumption. When it comes […]
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