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Swollen Ankles! What Can I Do?

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Swollen Ankles! What Can I Do?

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…]

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Is it Normal to Feel Gassy all the Time?

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Is it Normal to Feel Gassy all the Time?

I am wondering if gassiness is a normal thing early on in pregnancy???” Gassiness, with or without constipation, feeling bloated, heartburn and/or having stretching sensations in your belly are really common symptoms throughout pregnancy. They come from the pressure being put on your intestines by … [Read more…]

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Dealing With Pregnancy Anemia: How Can I Get More Iron In My Diet?

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Dealing With Pregnancy Anemia: How Can I Get More Iron In My Diet?

I have been having problems with my iron or cbc count the doctor said it can cause problems. I stay dizzy and nausated and I feel weak all the time. I want to know your opinion on this matter and if you have any ideas of things I can do?” Anemia is really common during pregnancy, affecting about 1 … [Read more…]

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A Quick List of Common Pregnancy Symptoms

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A Quick List of Common Pregnancy Symptoms

Fuller, sore breasts and nipples Lots of bathroom trips, and you’re thirstier than usual Sensitivity to smells and food aversions, feeling disgust at an odor or food that didn’t bother you before; nausea with or without throwing up  Fatigue  No period, or light blood spotting  Food … [Read more…]

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What Week Will a Pregnancy Belly Show?

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What Week Will a Pregnancy Belly Show?

Q. My husband was wondering when I will actually start to show through my clothes cause I do have a little round belly but it doesn’t show through my clothes. I told him I’m only 12 weeks, it will happen soon enough but he wants to know when?” Having an obvious pregnant belly actually takes … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms, 1st Trimester, Featured Tagged With: pregnancy belly, bump

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