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Pregnancy Mask: What Can You Do?

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how can i get rid of my pregnancy mask?” The mask of pregnancy, also known as melasma or chloasma, is brown or grayish patches on your face caused by melanin-producing cells in skin being stimulated by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This is the same stuff that makes you tan when your skin … [Read more…]

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What’s a Gender-Reveal Party?

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So my pregnant friend has invited me to a ‘gender reveal’ party. What is this? And am I expected to bring a present?” A gender-reveal party, usually held in the second trimester, is kind of like where parents throw a surprise party for themselves, revealing to guests and sometimes also to … [Read more…]

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Cord Blood Banking: Is it Worth It?

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As soon as marketing companies find out you’re pregnant you can expect to get a lot of baby-related mail, including pitches from commercial cord-blood banking services. You may be wondering, what’s that about, and could it possibly be worth it? Umbilical cord blood is the blood left over in the … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester, Featured Tagged With: umbilical cord

When You Disagree On a Baby Name

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Maybe you’ve known what you were going to name your future children since you were six… but maybe your husband has, too. Or maybe you both have ideas but you just can’t agree. How is this baby ever going to get named? First, get yourself a nice big baby-name book or find a web site that lets you … [Read more…]

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How Pregnancy Affects Your Balance and What You Can Do

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Use an exercise ball. Sit on it while you watch TV or read to help practice balance and keep ankle and calf muscles toned. You can also use it to hold for squats and for support during contractions, when the time comes. Roll over on your side to stand up from a lying-down position. Your abdominal … [Read more…]

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