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I Have An Anterior Placenta, What Does That Mean?

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Can you give me more info on anterior placentas? Can the anterior placement of your placenta prevent you from feeling a lot of your baby’s movement? Thank you in advance for your info!” If your baby’s placenta is implanted and growing on the front of your uterus, rather than the side or the back, … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Labor and Delivery Tagged With: placenta, anterior placenta, baby movement

I’m Overweight, When Will My Bump Show?

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I’m 16 weeks pregnant and was overweight before I got pregnant and I’m just wondering if it’s normal to not really be showing yet. I kept losing weight even though I was eating and the doctor said it was alright since I’m overweight. I’m just curious because I would love to be showing. I feel people … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: pregnancy, overweight, obesity, showing

Pregnant and Craving Dirt – Is That Normal?

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I am 6 and a half months pregnant and have just recently been experiencing shortness of breath. Is this normal? Also I have been experiencing cravings for dirt! Is there anything you can suggest that isn’t actually dirt? Thank you, ~ Jane   Hi Jane- Both of your symptoms, shortness of … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Featured Tagged With: pica, Nutrition, iron, anemia

Maternity Clothes: Good Buys

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Around 20 weeks of pregnancy is a good time to shop for versatile clothes that you can wear in both the next months and for a few months postpartum. You’ll most likely be the size you are now for about the first two months after the baby’s born. Good clothing buys include: Maternity t-shirts … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester Tagged With: shoes, underwear, nursing bras, maternity clothes, fashion, maternity pants, maternity style

What’s a Level 2 Ultrasound?

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You guys are great!! I love your books!! My question is what is a level 2 ultrasound? I am 35 and have to have one in the morning?” Thanks for reading! A “level 2” ultrasound just means that the technician will be looking at fetal anatomy in more detail than was possible during the first … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester Tagged With: prenatal testing, ultrasound, tests, testing

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