Pregnancy

5 Tips to Stay Fit During Pregnancy

I was in great shape all during my first pregnancy and in horrible shape for my second. And, it could be coincidence, but I felt great throughout my first pregnancy and horrible throughout the second. So, needless to say, I’m a believer in exercise during pregnancy (with the doc’s approval, of course!). Here are 5 [...]

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Exercise During Pregnancy

Learn the 5 best workout regimens for pregnant women, plus 3 to avoid at all costs.

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Surviving Bed Rest

I always had grand ideas of how I would be pampered and spoiled when I became pregnant. I even prepared my husband for it, scaring him of how I would probably crave hard-to-find foods in the middle of the night. Fate had a weird sense of humor, however, because I ended up being on bed [...]

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7 Most Annoying Things About Being Pregnant

When I was pregnant, I had the pregnancy glow. And because I didn’t have much appetite, I was fortunate to limit my weight gain. In short, it was the best that I ever looked, with full hair and glowing skin to boot. But there were some things that I did find unpleasant while I was [...]

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How to Choose a Baby Name (That Your Mother-In-Law Won’t Hate)

Depending on how you get along with your mother-in-law, it might not matter how to choose a baby name she won’t hate! You may actually prefer to choose a name that drives her crazy. Sarcasm aside, choosing a baby name can be a daunting task because, as you know, everyone wants to have a say. [...]

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The Details of Infertility Treatment

Couples facing infertility treatment are understandably a bit nervous. After all, this isn’t how most people make a baby, and the schedule of drugs, the cost of treatment, and the frequent appointments combined with the fear of the treatment failing can be overwhelming. Having faced this myself, I thought it might be useful to demystify [...]

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Bringing Your Baby Home – Tips to Make the First Days Easier

Bringing Your Little One Home You have just given birth to a treasured tiny bundle of joy. You’re weary, content, moody and thrilled all in one. When you have had a baby while in the hospital you will be contemplating bringing the baby home and everything that entails. If you’ve had a home delivery you [...]

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Dealing with a Difficult Pregnancy

The Innocent Pregnancy I’ve had 3 pregnancies. The first was my “innocent” pregnancy, and it’s something I wish for all moms-to-be. I took one home pregnancy test. One. I dutifully waited 10 weeks for my first appointment, and sailed through without complications for most of the pregnancy. Sure, there was some discomfort, but nothing unbearable. [...]

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Secondary Infertility

A lot of us have a vision of the ideal family. For some folks, that’s Mom, Dad, and one kid. But for many others, that vision includes several pairs of small feet thundering through the house. 2.5 kids, a dog, and all of that. We knew we wanted more children, and like many couples, started [...]

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