Pregnancy

Pregnancy Food Cravings And What They Mean

Being pregnant is enough of a roller coaster ride without adding something like food cravings, right?

Well, the sad truth is 85% of women suffer at least one extreme food craving during their pregnancy.

Some of these cravings don't even seem to make sense. And chances are, after you've had your baby you won't even be able to fathom why in the world you ever wanted to eat that!

Here are some of the more unusual pregnancy food cravings and what they mean...

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Signs Of Pregnancy - Is It Possible To NOT Know You Are Pregnant?

For some women, it's wishful thinking.  For others, it's a sneaky suspicion. 

Still others seem to have an intuition that they are pregnant from the moment of conception.

But how do you really know when you are pregnant?  Is it possible that you won't know for sure until very late in the pregnancy?

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Reasons To Minimize Caffeine While You're Pregnant ...300 mg Is The Magic Number

Although contemporary research on the topic suggests that low to moderate amounts of caffeine may have no risks at all for growing fetuses, studies do reflect that higher amounts of caffeine can potentially cause problems. 

Minimizing caffeine intake during pregnancy has benefits for both the baby and the mother.

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Top 5 Halloween Costumes For A Pregnant Woman

Halloween fun does not have to end because you are pregnant. 

If you wish, you can work with your pregnant belly to help create an awesome costume. 

Here are some pregnancy and maternity Halloween costumes you may want to consider.  Many of them you can make yourself!

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8 Ways To Determine Your Baby's Position In The Womb Right Now

Your doctor can tell precisely what position your baby is in.

However, it's not always so easy for the mom-to-be to tell which position her baby is in at any given moment.

As you progress farther along in your pregnancy, it will become easier to determine your baby's position inside the womb.

You will start to notice some "signs".

Here's how you can determine the position of your unborn baby yourself:

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Laugh and Learn: Best Childbirth Class on DVD

Do you really need to take a childbirth education class?

We skipped the class before our first child was born, and I did regret it later!

However, we discovered a great class on DVD before our second child was born.

Now I recommend Laugh and Learn About Childbirth to all my friends.  Here's why...

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What NOT To Wear At Hospital Birth

What should you wear at the hospital during and after birth?

Handy checklists will tell you lots of things to pack in your hospital bag, but I'm going to tell you the truth:

You don't need to pack as many clothes or underthings as you think!

Here is real-world advice about clothes and underwear for the hospital birth...

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What NOT To Pack: Simplifying Your Hospital Bag

The first time I had a baby, we could hardly carry all our gear into the birthing room!

2 babies later, I'm finally wising up.

The Internet will tell you all kinds of things you should pack for your hospital bag.

I'm going to help you simplify your stay.  Here's a short list of things NOT to pack for the hospital birth...

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When Should I Pack My Hospital Bag?

How soon is too soon to start packing your hospital bag?

If you're already in your 3rd trimester... you should have your bag packed already!

Here's why it's important to tuck your hospital bag in the car for each doctor's appointment, along with some handy packing lists if you're just getting started.

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6 Sweet Snacks Safe For Gestational Diabetes

You listened to me complain about my overwhelming pregnancy fatigue.

Then you came along as I survived the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.

Is it any surprise that managing gestational diabetes is harder than I hoped?

I'm testing my blood sugar, taking oral Glyburide, and following an ADA meal plan.

But what I really want to know is: 

• What can I eat that tastes sweet? 
• What snacks are okay for gestational diabetes?

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