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Why Can Pregnancy Cause Heartburn?

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Heartburn happens when pregnancy hormones cause your smooth-muscle tissue to relax, slowing down digestion. Food sits in your stomach longer and you produce more stomach acid, and that acid can get backed up into your esophagus. And in the third trimester your baby starts to put pressure on your … [Read more…]

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Six Things to do in the 2nd Trimester

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Take walks. Just two 15-minute walks a day will tone muscles, help your digestion and reduce the symptoms of depression, and getting some sun exposure will boost vitamin D levels and help you sleep better. Take a trip. A long one might not be an option if you’re saving up money and your maternity … [Read more…]

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What Your Pregnancy Food Cravings Might Be Telling You

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Pregnancy cravings are definitely real, and cultures the world over believe that it’s important that a pregnant woman’s food cravings are satisfied. While cravings are treated like a joke in cartoons, scientists discover more about the relationship to nutrition and fetal development every day, so … [Read more…]

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Questions to Ask in a Pediatrician Interview

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What are some good questions to ask when interviewing a potential pediatrician for my newborn?” Your best bet for finding a pediatrician or family-practice doctor for your baby is to ask parents of toddlers and preschoolers who they take their kids to and what they think of their doctor. Most … [Read more…]

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Picking Plus-Size Maternity Clothes

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If you’re plus-sized, finding maternity wear that both fits and looks great can be a challenge. Here are some tips: Buy your pre-pregnancy size. No need to size up. Quality maternity wear is designed to compensate for how your measurements will change in the coming months. Shop online. Many … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester, Featured Tagged With: maternity clothes, overweight

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