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Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Jenny — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Morning sickness can be one of your first signs that you are pregnant. This doesn?t always mean that you?ll get sick only in the morning. This can happen, morning, noon or night. It will normally occur in the first trimester or your pregnancy and end by the second, this isn?t the case in all pregnancies though. Some women will continue with it until the very end of term. Click here to read more

Breastfeeding While Pregnant

Jenny — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

Being pregnant doesn?t mean you have to stop breastfeeding your child. Long ago doctors believed it actually took nutrients away from the baby inside you, however that is not the case. Even today we have people that believe this and they will argue with you the entire time. Only you can decide if you should stop breastfeeding your toddler or not. Don?t let someone else make that decision for you. Click here to read more

Eating Right During Your Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

You already know it is important to eat a well-balanced diet, but it is even more important when you are pregnant. Keep in mind now you are eating for two. Whatever you eat, the baby eats as well. In fact the baby actually takes your nourishments so you must eat enough for both of you. The healthier you eat the better it is for the pregnancy and you. Click here to read more

Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy

Jenny — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

Keeping fit during your pregnancy is great for you, not only will it help you keep your body toned but it also can help when it comes time to push that baby out. Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only way to do that is to make sure you can. By excising or working out every day you are making sure you don?t add fat to your body. During labor it?ll be much easier to push the baby if you?ve been strengthening your leg and stomach muscles. Who knows, it may even make labor a little bit shorter. Isn?t that what we all want? Click here to read more

Fun Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

Jenny — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Whether you just found out you?re pregnant or you?ve known for a few months, announcing your pregnancy to family and friends can be a lot of fun. Some may want to wait until a certain time during their pregnancy, while others want to call everyone immediately after finding out themselves. Click here to read more

Wives Tales and Pregnancy

Jenny — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

It’s all great to hear advice during your pregnancy, especially unwelcome advice. I’m sure you’ve been told by one person or another how to live. Am I right? It only gets worse the further along in your pregnancy you are. Someone will want to tell you that you shouldn’t bend, or walk a certain way, not to pick up a baby in case you hurt the one in your stomach or put yourself in labor. As the pregnancy gets closer to the due date you’ll be told many different home remedies of how to put yourself in labor. Got a headache? Someone can tell you exactly what to drink to get rid of it without any medication, remember it is important to ask a doctor before trying to take something you’ve never tried before doing it. But the most fun I have during the course of the 9-10 months stretch is hearing all the wives tales, also known as myths. Click here to read more

A Guide To Your Pregnancy

Jenny — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

The first step of your pregnancy, after seeing the little positive stick should to have it confirmed. Call immediately to have a pregnancy test done with your local doctor, you may be in luck and get in that same day or have to wait about a week or two. Patience will become your best friend during this time or your worst enemy, waiting can become a very hard thing when you want to know for sure whether you are or aren’t pregnant. More than likely you’ll get a phone call a few days later to confirm it. Click here to read more

Stress Free Holidays During Your Pregnancy

Jenny — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

Holidays can already be a stressful time, and mix that with pregnancy and hormones and you can be asking for trouble. I?m not meaning for just the pregnant woman either, anyone and everyone in her path. Women already feel the pressure of having that perfect holiday for her family, which is probably why she decides to do 100 things at a time…stressing herself out in the end. However, she doesn?t have to have a stressful holiday. There are five ways to make your holidays something to remember. Click here to read more

Planning a Baby Shower

Jenny — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Baby showers are a lot of fun, especially for pregnant mom-to-be. Not only is this something for the baby, but now she doesn?t have to go out and buy. Before you throw a baby shower for someone there are a few things you should do to prepare. The first thing is figure out if this will be a surprise shower or not. There are benefits to both, the first one being if she knows she can help you with a list of people that she would like to be there. However, if it is a surprise she?ll be touched that you cared enough to throw her a baby shower, but be careful you don?t want to give her too much of surprise and put her in labor. Click here to read more

Halloween Pregnancy Ideas

Jenny — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

The minute you begin your pregnancy everything is changing, your body, your clothes sizes, even your looks. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on your favorite holidays, like Halloween. Being pregnant doesn?t mean you can?t dress up. Whether you are buying your costume or making them yourself, you can have fun. There are many costumes you can buy for couples or just for yourself. The Pregnancy couple may want to go as a baker and an oven, or an egg and bacon bit. Both outfits are really cute and creative, you can even make them at home if you chose too. Click here to read more

Concerns During Pregnancy

Jenny — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

There is nothing more stressful than to have something go wrong during pregnancy. It doesn?t matter if it is your first time being pregnant or your fourth. There are many things to be concerned about during your pregnancy and it is easier when you know what they are. Click here to read more

Preparing the kids for Pregnancy

Jenny — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

The moment you find out your pregnant you want to tell everyone, including your kids. The way you tell your child depends on their age, an older child will understand what it means when you tell them you are pregnant or that they are going to be a brother or sister soon. However, a toddler is a little bit harder to explain this too. Click here to read more

All Hands on Baby

Jenny — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Everyone wants to touch the baby, especially during the pregnancy but no one every asks. If you haven’t noticed yet, the minute you start to show a tummy everyone else will gladly show you. The tummy becomes this magnet for hands and everyone wants to handle it. It doesn?t matter if you are walking around in a store, sitting down in a restaurant or walking on your own street, someone is bound to start rubbing all over it. Click here to read more

Pregnancy?s Beautiful Stretch Marks

Jenny — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

The minute you find out you are pregnant you know things are going to be changing, from your waist size to those little stretch marks that pop up. Stretch marks are exactly that, red or purple marks left in your skin because it has stretched. The most common areas for it to appear is the buttocks, thighs, stomach, breasts and even arms. 90 percent of all pregnant women will get them, whether they get a lot or a few depends on the body and how they are preventing them. Click here to read more

Picking a Name Before Your Pregnancy Ends

Jenny — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Choosing a name is one of the most important things you’ll have to decide on during your pregnancy. Pick a name that your child is going to love, not something he/she will hate or be made fun of. There are a lot of things to consider when naming your child. Click here to read more

The Facts Of Being Overweight And Pregnant

Jenny — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:10:11 +0000

A majority of overweight women who are pregnant will experience a healthy pregnancy, but they are at a risk of having a more bumpy ride than someone who is not overweight. Click here to read more

Pregnancy-Free Samples-Eating Well

Jenny — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:21 +0000

It is hard to believe that women do have a hard time eating healthy when they are expecting a visit from the stork. The sad truth is some women find it very hard. There is a trick though to remember how to eat throughout your pregnancy and it is as easy as ABC. Click here to read more

Making Future Plans While Pregnant

Jenny — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:01:29 +0000

Planning ahead when it comes to food could mean the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices. It helps us learn how to undo our bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to try and change any bad habits you may have. The best way to break bad habits and to form new ones is to constantly plan ahead. Click here to read more

How Does Eating Well Help During Pregnancy?

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:53:04 +0000

There are a number of aches and pains that come with pregnancy. While back in the day many doctors just brushed them aside and said that is part of pregnancy, now a days more and more doctors are recommending a well balanced diet to help. Here are just a few pregnancy aliments that a good diet can help. Click here to read more

How To Prevent Heartburn During Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:08:16 +0000

Heartburn does not just affect those who are high stressed or love their spicy foods. Pregnant women suffer from heartburn too. You will find as your pregnancy progresses that antacids tend to become your best friend. Heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. Click here to read more

Fast Weight Gain And Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:43:48 +0000

Any obgyn will tell you that the recommended weight gain for pregnancy is 25-30 pounds. Some women will gain more, some will gain less. But how can you tell if you are gaining too fast during your pregnancy. Too much weight gain can increase your chances of a c section and put you at risk for being overweight after. Click here to read more

Slow Weight Gain And Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:43:16 +0000

Just as gaining too much weight can be harmful to you and your baby, not gaining enough weight can be harmful also. There are some women out there who are so terrified at gaining weight that they eat next to nothing during their pregnancy. Please do not do this, you could be depriving your baby of the vitamins and minerals it needs and you increase your chances of having a small baby. Babies who are underweight at delivery are at a greater risk for health problems than babies who are of average weight at delivery. Click here to read more

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Jenny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:24:58 +0000

Most doctors will tell you that you should gain anywhere between 25-30 pounds through out your pregnancy. You should aim to gain about 3.5 pounds during your first trimester, although more often than not most women find that they lose weight their first trimester. The culprit to this is morning sickness. Some women suffer from such a severe case of morning sickness they can not keep anything down. Chances are your doctor will not be too concerned if you lose a few pounds that first trimester as long as you gain steady throughout the next two trimesters. Click here to read more

Food Aversions & Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:11:24 +0000

Do you find yourself suddenly feeling queasy at the thought of the left over pasta that you could not get enough of the other night? Click here to read more

Eating Healthy For Your Baby

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:44:49 +0000

Congratulations, you are pregnant! The next nine months are going to be an exciting time, not just for you but for your growing baby! Think of all the things a baby has to accomplish in only nine (ten) short months. They start as a single cell and then divide at an enormous rate. Their organs develop, the heart forms and starts beating and all five senses form. Click here to read more

How To Minimize Morning Sickness

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:24:52 +0000

There are a few women out there in this world who sail through their pregnancy without so much of glimpse of queasiness. The rest of us have no such luck. Chances are you are the type of women who the mere smell of what use to be your favorite food sends you running to the nearest toilet. The mere sight of steak can send you heaving and just thinking about eating that salad turns you greener than the romaine lettuce it contains. You probably curse the silly fool who named it “morning sickness” when all pregnant women know it is more like all day sickness. Click here to read more

How To Deal With Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:03:09 +0000

Do pickles and ice cream sound good to you? How about red peppers and peanut butter? If these do, you are probably a pregnant woman who has just gone looking for that ice cream carton you know you have buried in your freezer. More than three quarters of all pregnant women experience cravings at some point. The most common cravings are for sweets, dairy products and salty foods although there are some weird cravings out there. Some women have been known to put black olives on cheesecake, while others have been known to dip fruit in salsa. As bizarre as some cravings can be, they are mainly perfectly safe. Click here to read more

Eat The Right Foods for Breastfeeding

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:24:29 +0000

In your third trimester, your baby was old enough to start getting a taste of the foods his or her mommy likes. Now that your baby is here and you’re breast feeding, your baby will get an even better taste of your favorite food. Click here to read more

What Foods Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy?

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:13:12 +0000

Almost every woman knows the basic of what they should and should not do during pregnancy. They know that caffeine should be cut back; they should not smoke, drink alcohol or spend time in any hot tubs. However more and more studies are being done to see if pregnant women should avoid certain foods for the duration of their pregnancy. Click here to read more

Is It Safe to Eat Peanuts during Pregnancy?

Jenny — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:58:22 +0000

Ask any parent who has a child who is allegeric to peanuts how difficult their live has become. Food shopping can take hours because every food label must be read it and studied to make sure it contains no traces of peanuts. Arrangements for peanut free foods must be made with the child’s school ahead of time and other children’s birthdays parties can be a parent’s worse nightmare. Peanut allergies although common can be one of the most fatal allergies a child could suffer from. Some children are so sensitive to their peanut allergy that if they come into contact with peanuts just from someone else’s skin, their life can be at risk. Peanut allergies can lead to anaphylactic shock which is a sever allergic reaction that can be fatal. Click here to read more