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Pregnancy Acupressure Warnings – What You Need To Know

Over the years, there have been many articles and sites promoting the benefits of using acupressure to induce labor. While these sites are helping women find ways of naturally inducing labor, they are rather irresponsibly ignoring some of the warnings they should issue about using acupressure during pregnancy. Too often, advice is given from third parties that is not only wrong but may be dangerous. Here are a few warnings before using acupressure during pregnancy and how to do it safely... … [Read more...]

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Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy – How To Get Through It With Ease

Too much sugar in the blood is called high blood glucose or diabetes. When it happens during pregnancy, it's called gestational diabetes.  Most pregnant women with an average risk of gestational diabetes will be tested when they are between 24 to 28 weeks pregnant. Generally speaking, gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 5% of all pregnancies. Several complications arise for both the baby and the mother if gestational diabetes is left uncontrolled, including: … [Read more...]

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Fun Things To Do When You’re On Bed Rest (…Pregnancy Bed Rest, Or Any Type Of Bed Rest)

Without a doubt, being on bed rest while you're pregnant can be one of the most frustrating things... ever! Finding interesting things to do from your own bed can be challenging, but it's not impossible to find things that will help to pass the time and let you maintain your sanity as well. Following are some ideas for pregnant women on mandatory bed rest. Please share your own in the comments below...   … [Read more...]

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How To Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy & Diminish Their Appearance After The Baby Is Born

Stretch marks are caused when the middle layer of your skin (called the dermis) gets so stretched out that the skin's elasticity starts breaking down. When this occurs, microscopic bleeding happens and the tissue becomes inflamed. That's why skin with stretch marks has a raised reddish or purplish look to it. As the dermis is being stretched, so is the top layer of skin (called the epidermis) -- making it become so translucent that you can see the stretch marks beginning to form. As the area of … [Read more...]

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Quick & Easy Tips For Flying Pregnant

Does the idea of flying pregnant make your nervous? You're certainly not the only one. Flying pregnant is safe up to week 28.  However, flying when you have uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms can make for some discomfort if you aren't prepared. Here are some insider tips for flying pregnant. … [Read more...]

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Need Help Making Important Baby-Related Decisions? Hire a Baby Planner!

Are you pregnant and overwhelmed with all the different choices for baby products and services? Do you work and simply don't have the time to research products, interview nannies, and keep up with the latest trends? If so, then a baby planner may be for you! A baby planner is someone who is experienced in all things baby. She can help you by researching the best baby car seats, cribs, and strollers (to name just a few), so you can make an informed decision about which one to purchase for your … [Read more...]

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Yes, You Can Be Pregnant & Sexy At The Same Time!

Sometimes it's hard to avoid feeling like a beached whale when you're pregnant. In fact, the last thing on most women's minds (especially with all the discomforts that can come with pregnancy) is feeling sexy. Following are some fun tips to help you do just that: be pregnant, sexy, and happy! Check out 10 ways to look hot when you're pregnant. These are my favorites: … [Read more...]

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Your Skin & Pregnancy – 5 Simple Tips You Can Use Every Day When Caring For Your Skin During Pregnancy

Did you know that you might not be applying your skin products effectively? This is especially important when you're pregnant. Most women know that your skin changes once you become pregnant. Some women get acne more easily, and some have drier skin -- to name just a few common skin issues during pregnancy. While it's true that some products just don't do what they're advertised to do, if you don't apply them properly, this can also contribute to their not working. Some tips for applying … [Read more...]

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WARNING: Dangerous Pregnancy Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored!

It's unfortunate, but not all pregnancies go well. While there are a number of pregnancy symptoms that are common and you can safely ignore, there are some pregnancy symptoms that you should never ignore. Here are a few: Extreme vomiting and nausea Baby's activity in the womb declines significantly Your water breaks suddenly You become ill with flu symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat etc. The following articles are worth a quick read to learn about even more … [Read more...]

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Time-Lapse Pregnancy Videos: Watch 9 Months Of Pregnant Belly Growth In Slow Motion

If you're newly pregnant and want to see how you're going to look over time, then these are the videos for you! These time-lapse vidoes show how a pregnant woman's body changes over the course of 9 months -- all capsulized into videos ranging from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. At the end of each one, you get to see the new baby as well. Enjoy!   Time-Lapse Pregnancy Video: 9 Months In 30 Seconds      Time-Lapse Pregnancy Video: 9 Months In 3 Minutes      … [Read more...]

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