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Morning Sickness or Nausea

For most mothers to be, morning sickness is probably the most common, and sadly the most frequent of pregnancy discomforts. It affects about 50% to 80% of pregnant women, developing around the 5th wee... Read Entire Article

Backaches

Have you ever wondered why pregnant women waddle? During pregnancy, the body produces a hormone called Relaxin. Relaxin causes the ligaments around the pelvis to soften to allow the baby out through t... Read Entire Article

Bladder Problems

It is important, of course, to drink plenty of water. Avoid coffee, tea, sugar, junk food, refined starches, and highly acidic foods. Try to include cabbage, leeks, and garlic in your diet, drink a fe... Read Entire Article

Constipation

Constipation during pregnancy affects more than half of all expecting women. Pregnancy releases hormones which relax the muscles surrounding the gastrointestinal tract, which in turn slows down the pa... Read Entire Article

Fatigue

If your pregnancy is anything like mine were, you are probably exhausted… all the time. It is not at all uncommon to experience pregnancy fatigue. It seems only natural that sustaining two lives d... Read Entire Article

Headaches

Headaches are very common during pregnancy. The best way to deal with headaches is to locate the source of the headaches, and correct the problem where is began. Try keeping a headaches diary to a... Read Entire Article

Heartburn

It is not uncommon for women to get heartburn during pregnancy. Many women begin getting this acid reflux during the second half of their pregnancy. Heartburn is a very unpleasant burning sensat... Read Entire Article

 

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