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Holiday Travel Tips for Newborns

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Having a newborn is system overload to begin with. Add in the hubub and family dramas of the holidays and you're going to need a vacation after your vacation! Here's some tips for coping. When it comes to travel, wait until baby's had shots. Until your baby's had her two-month shots it's best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby (General) Tagged With: newborn, travel

Overweight and Pregnant?

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Before I got pregnant with my fourth baby I gained about 20lbs. I was already overweight to begin with. So now I'm about 40 pounds overweight. What do I do now? Should I try to lose weight?" Don't try to lose weight without medical supervision while you're pregnant. A diet that restricts food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, Nutrition, Featured Tagged With: Nutrition

Pregnant, How to Get My Energy Back?

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Before I got pregnant after work I would go workout to the gym. I weight 129 lbs. and was trying to get tone. Now I just can't go to the gym I get home, have dinner, and sleep. My body just gives out. I gain weight 10 lbs. in just a 6 weeks. I'm afraid that if I don't get my energy back soon. I'll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1st Trimester Tagged With: fatigue

How to Squat While You’re Pregnant

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I run a daycare out of my home and thereby spend alot of time squatting down or sitting on the floor. Some people have told me that this tightens the abdomen and pinches my insides and the baby. Is it harmful to the baby to squat, sit on the floor or in low chairs?" Squatting is actually great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, 3rd Trimester Tagged With: Is it safe?

Swollen Ankles! What Can I Do?

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Ankle and foot swelling in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, is really common. About half of women experience it. It happens because the hormonal changes of pregnancy cause wider veins and an increase in blood volume. Then your uterus presses on major veins in your back and pelvis, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, Symptoms, Featured

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