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How To Count Your Baby’s Fetal Kicks

Most every pregnant woman is concerned with the health and well-being of her unborn child. Sometimes so much so, that it can lead to a lot of stress and worry. Knowing your baby's fetal kick count can help to alleviate a mom-to-be's fears about the baby's health. You can do your own fetal kick count by first choosing the time each day when your baby is most active. Then before you begin counting your baby's movements (not including hiccups), write the time down on a piece of paper. … [Read more...]

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Pregnancy Discomfort – 4 Ways To Stay Comfortable When You’re Pregnant

Being pregnant means being uncomfortable at least some of the time. It's a good thing there are things you can do to help minimize pregnancy discomfort and make yourself feel better. Getting your hands on these goodies and ideas will help you to stay comfortable while your pregnant: Invest in some shoes that are comfortable and have the proper support. Enjoy the time you have before the baby is born. Do things that make you feel good like taking a warm bath or watching your favorite … [Read more...]

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How To Prevent Leg Cramps When You’re Pregnant

It's an unfortunate fact, but leg cramps are part of the pregnancy experience. Still, there are things you can do to help prevent leg cramps so you can be more comfortable and enjoy your pregnancy more.Some tips for preventing leg cramps when pregnant: Exercise. Rest with your legs elevated. Wear support stockings, the same ones people wear to relieve varicose veins. Apply heat and massage. Don't stretch when you wake up in the morning. If none of these tips helps your … [Read more...]

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Headaches While Pregnant: 3 Ways To Deal With A Pregnancy Migraine

It's unfortunate, but some women suffer from pregnancy migraines.As if the discomforts of being pregnant aren't enough, the added risk of getting migraine headaches can make things pretty uncomfortable for a pregnant woman.It is thought that the pregnancy migraine is caused by the influx of extra hormornes when you become pregnant.Fortunately, there are things you can do to help relieve the symptoms of pregnancy migraine.Here are 3 ways to deal with headaches while you're pregnant: … [Read more...]

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Pregnancy Panic Attacks: 3 Ways To Control A Panic Attack When You’re Pregnant

Panic attacks -- whether you're pregnant or not -- are a fact of life for many people.  Here are the best natural remedies for panic attacks. Being pregnant can increase the odds of your having a panic attack -- especially if you have been prone to panic attacks in the past. Here are 3 things you can do to stave off panic attacks when you're pregnant: … [Read more...]

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4 Ways To Relieve Constipation During Pregnancy

Constipation during pregnancy is a fact of life.It occurs because your body is producing more progesterone, and the progesterone causes your intestines to swell and slow down. Constipation is difficult enough to deal with when you're not pregnant, but when you add it to the symptoms of being pregnant as well, it can make you really uncomfortable. … [Read more...]

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Pregnancy Sleep Tips: 4 Ways To Get More Enough Sleep When You’re Pregnant

Everyone knows that when you're pregnant it can be really difficult to sleep. Sometimes it's just hard to find the right position. Other times, the baby might be moving around a lot. Whatever the reason, getting comfortable when you're trying to sleep can be a challenge. Here are some great sleep tips for when you're pregnant (as described in the video below): … [Read more...]

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Mommy Brain: Does Pregnancy Really Make You Forgetful?

Many claim that absentmindedness and forgetfulness during pregnancy are, indeed, very real! This condition is commonly referred to as: mommy brain pregnancy brain momnesia baby brain pregnancy amnesia placenta brain Soon into your pregnancy, don't be surprised if you feel foggy-brained and forgetful. You may find yourself misplacing your purse, forgetting to return phone calls, or going off to fetch something only to discover you have forgotten what you are looking … [Read more...]

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Please Don’t Touch My Pregnant Belly!

My biggest pet peeve when I was pregnant was when people touched my belly. I have never been the type of person that allowed people to touch me without some kind of invitation, even if implied, so I was baffled when I discovered that the world saw my belly as community property. It actually enraged me and I wanted it to stop immediately. I'm definitely not alone in this thinking.  "Dear Sugar" describes the touching of a pregnant woman’s belly as a taboo subject. She's even … [Read more...]

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iPod Baby Belt Plays Music To Baby In The Womb

You've heard of Baby Mozart and the Mozart effect, right? Well, the iPod Baby Belt is along those same lines, and it is fast becoming one of the newest fashion interests for mothers-to-be. The belt is actually an iPod that plays music for your unborn child. Read MacWorld's report on this baby iPod device. Since studies have shown that babies in the womb are aware of things going on outside the womb (like sounds for example), it's not all that surprising that moms-to-be would flock to purchase … [Read more...]

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