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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