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What Questions Should You Ask at Prenatal Checkups?

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What Questions Should You Ask at Prenatal Checkups?

So, I’m starting to really worry about myself. Once a month when I go to my OB check appointments I never have any questions for the doctor. Am I absolutely crazy? I’m 30 weeks and I really haven’t had any problems other than some aches and pains. When I have a question I just look it up online. Are … [Read more…]

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Third Trimester Sleep- Is it Possible?

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Third Trimester Sleep– Is it Possible?

Has your big bump got you tossing and turning all night? During the last months of pregnancy, it’s hard to find a comfortable position! Here are helpful hints for getting much-needed rest: A stretch before lying. Just before turning in, try doing some simple, gentle twists, back flexes on all … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3rd Trimester Tagged With: sleep

Nursing Bras: What to Look For

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Nursing Bras: What to Look For

If you plan to breastfeed you’re going to need at least a couple of bras designed for nursing for support and to keep breast pads in place. A nursing bra looks like a regular bra from a distance, but with flaps that you can unhitch to feed or pump. Some open at the top and some on the side or … [Read more…]

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Is it Normal to Look More Pregnant at Different Times of Day?

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Is it Normal to Look More Pregnant at Different Times of Day?

Is it normal around the later stages of your pregnancy for the baby to make you look very pregant at certain times of the day? Such as moring time I hardly look prego and then later you can really tell I am…I hope you can answer this my friends say that it is weird…” Not weird at all— in fact, … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3rd Trimester Tagged With: pregnancy belly

Had One Induction, Will I Need Another?

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Had One Induction, Will I Need Another?

This is my second pregnancy. with my first i was induced. Will that happen again or will I go into labor normally this time?” To know if you’re at risk for an induction again you need to find out why your first labor was induced. Make sure that your health care provider has a copy of your records … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3rd Trimester, Labor and Delivery Tagged With: induction, labor induction, overdue, 3rd Trimester

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