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Exercise During Pregnancy

April 26, 2013 By

"exercise during pregnancy"Exercise during pregnancy can help you have a much healthier birth, as well as make your pregnancy much more comfortable for you. Before you start any kind of exercise routine while you are pregnant, you should always speak with your doctor about it first. There may be times when exercising while pregnant could not be safe for you.

Exercising while you are pregnant can help reduce backaches, fatigue, and even gestational diabetes. Exercising also helps to reduce the stress that you feel. Following the right exercise routine can help you stay in shape, and it is also good for your baby too.  Read more... (465 words, 1 image, estimated 1:52 mins reading time)

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Movies about Being Pregnant

April 19, 2013 By

"movies about beging pregnant"There are many movies about pregnant women that you may enjoy watching. Some of these movies are simply fun to watch, while others may be a little sad. Either way, sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy watching a movie about someone else being pregnant.

Baby Mama

Baby Mama stars Amy Peohler and Tina Fey and is a comedy. Tina is a single woman that is middle-aged and hires a surrogate mother to give birth to her baby. Amy Poehler plays the surrogate mother who is very funny and sometimes a little trashy. Overall this is a great movie to watch even if you aren’t pregnant, but especially if you are.  Read more... (428 words, 1 image, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

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Activities to Avoid While Pregnant

April 12, 2013 By

"activities to avoid while pregnant"Most women can do just about anything they want while they are pregnant within reason. There are, however, some things that you should always avoid throughout your pregnancy to keep both you and your baby safe. You should also talk with your doctor about what you should and should not do during this time.  Read more... (472 words, 1 image, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)

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Pregnancy and Weight

April 5, 2013 By

"pregnancy and weight"Pregnancy and weight gain just go together. As your baby develops inside of you, the pounds will easily be added. Your obstetrician has probably told you the amount of weight he wants you to gain. Many women, however, gain more than they should and this can be a problem.

One of the main problems is that many women were already overweight before they became pregnant, and now pregnancy is adding on even more pounds they will have to lose after they have the baby. The amount of weight that you can safely gain as a pregnant women depends very much on how much you weighed before you became pregnant.  Read more... (418 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

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Pregnancy: Week 20

March 6, 2013 By

"pregnancy week 20"If you are 20 weeks pregnant pat yourself on the back because you are now halfway through your pregnancy. These weeks may have gone slowly or quick for you. Now that you are halfway through many changes are happening, and more are on the way.

How Your Baby is Growing

Your baby now weighs about 10 1/2 ounces. He is also approximately 6 1/2 inches long from his head to his bottom. From his head to his heel is about 10 inches long. During the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy, your baby is mostly curled up against his torso which makes him very hard to measure from head to heel. This is why they are measured from head to bottom. After 20 weeks, he will stretch out more and will be able to be measured from now on from his head to his heels.  Read more... (432 words, 1 image, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

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Learn to Eat Healthy During Pregnancy

March 4, 2013 By

"learn to eat healthy during pregnancy"When you are pregnant you will have many cravings. Some of the cravings that you will have are for food that is not good for you, such as donuts or other sweets. It is important to learn to eat healthy during pregnancy so you can help your baby get all the nutrients that he needs. It is okay, however, to splurge every now and then and have something sweet  or something else unhealthy that you are craving.  Read more... (415 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

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Pregnancy: Week 19

February 27, 2013 By

"pregnancy week 19"As you go through your pregnancy your baby is changing very quickly, and your body is also going through many changes. Below is what is happening to your baby and your body during your 19th week of pregnancy.

How Your Baby is Growing

During week 19, your baby’s sensory development is going through many changes. Her brain is now able to tell her how to smell, taste, hear, touch, and see. This is the time when you should start talking to your baby or sing to her. There have been studies done that suggest your baby can actually hear you now.  Read more... (420 words, 1 image, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)

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Tips for Eating Healthy While Pregnant

February 25, 2013 By

"tips for eating healthy while pregnant"The minute you find out that you are pregnant you have to start eating much more healthy. You are now not only eating for one person but for two. That precious baby inside of you needs certain nutrients to make sure he grows  properly and is completely healthy when he is born. There are many foods that are off limits to pregnant women. Your doctor should let you know about these, but just in case below is what you should stay away from while you are pregnant.  Read more... (413 words, 1 image, estimated 1:39 mins reading time)

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Pregnancy: Week 18

February 20, 2013 By

"pregnancy week 18"As you go through your pregnancy your baby is changing drastically week by week. Your body is also going through many different changes as your precious baby grows inside of you. Below is what you can expect during your 18th week of pregnancy.  Read more... (502 words, 1 image, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

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Pregnancy: Week 17

February 13, 2013 By

"pregnancy week 17"As you go through the weeks of your pregnancy, most women are very curious about what is going on with their baby and also their own body. Your baby is changing so much each week and growing so very fast, and your own body is changing very quickly too. Below is what is happening with your body and baby in your 17th weeks of pregnancy.  Read more... (404 words, 1 image, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

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