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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, usua... 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 all... Read Entire Article
Bladder Problems
Bladder problems are very uncomfortable, so it is a good idea to be aware of prevention methods, and take advantage of them before problems occur. It is important to drink pl... 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... 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 th... Read Entire Article
Irritable Uterus vs. Braxton Hicks
During their first pregnancy, many women discover that there are so many things that their mothers and sisters never warned them about. We experience so many changes in our bo... Read Entire Article
Headaches
Headaches are very common during pregnancy. The best way to deal with a headache is to locate the source of your headache and correct the problem where it began. Try keeping... 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 ... Read Entire Article
Feeling Dizzy or Lightheaded?
Your body is going through many, many changes throughout your pregnancy. You are gaining weight, your center of gravity is shifting, pregnancy hormones are raging, and your he... Read Entire Article
Foot Pain – What You Can Do to Find Relief
Pain in the arch, heel, or ball of the foot is common during pregnancy. Weight gain and hormonal changes are the culprits! The good news is that there are several steps that y... Read Entire Article
Help with Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a common nuisance during pregnancy. They often resolve on their own, but there are some steps that you can take to get some relief! What exactly are hemorrh... Read Entire Article
Sore Hips
Sore hips are common during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones such as progestrerone and relaxin prepare your body for labor by loosening the ligaments over your hips. You will be ... Read Entire Article
Swelling
Swelling during pregnancy can occur at any time, but most new mothers begin to notice increased swelling by the fifth month. This normal swelling, called edema, can also incre... Read Entire Article
Tingling or Achy Hands and Wrists
If you are experiencing any pain or numbness in your wrists, it is most likely due to carpal tunnel syndrome. These unpleasant feelings in your hands are the result of swell... Read Entire Article
Trouble Sleeping During Pregnancy
If you are currently experiencing the fatigue common in the first trimester of pregnancy, it may be hard to believe that as your pregnancy progresses, sleep may become more an... Read Entire Article
Pregnancy Brain
I didn’t really believe the “pregnancy brain” theory. And then one day, I was backing up my car—the same car and the same driveway and the same rock retaining wall that I had ... Read Entire Article
Pregnancy Gas Got You Down?
One of the major complaints of pregnant women is gas. It seems no matter what you eat, drink, or do, pregnancy gas is one thing that pregnant women cannot get control of. Some... Read Entire Article
Pregnancy and Round Ligament Pain
During pregnancy, you get used to lots of new aches and pains that you’ve never encountered before. As your baby becomes larger, you may start to experience abdominal pain as ... Read Entire Article
Chloasma
Pregnancy brings many fun changes to the body. It brings some not-so-fun changes too, such as Chloasma. Chloasma is also known as Melasma, or the mask of pregnancy. It’s defi... Read Entire Article
Sleeping Techniques for Finding Slumber in the Third Trimester
Sleep. It’s what every pregnant lady craves. For most moms-to-be, it remains as elusive as finding the perfect bedding set for the nursery. However, once you hit the third tri... Read Entire Article
