Why do them? The muscles in your pelvic floor help support your uterus, bladder and bowel. Toning them by doing Kegel exercises will help ease your discomfort during the last months of your pregnancy and may help minimize two common proble.. Read More
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If you’ve been pregnant once before, you may notice that you’re bigger than you were at the same time during your last pregnancy. You may also notice that side effects seem to be happening earlier this time. You could call this the â.. Read More
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Hormones released throughout your pregnancy do two things. They influence the growth of your baby, and they send signals that change the way your own organs function. In fact, the hormonal changes of pregnancy affect nearly every part of yo.. Read More
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Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate many aspects of your pregnancy. The hormone progesterone is produced first by your ovaries and then by your placenta. It keeps your uterus from contracting. It also promotes growth of blood.. Read More
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Your developing baby is most vulnerable during the period from three to eight weeks after conception. That is weeks five through 10 of your pregnancy. All major organs are forming during this time, and injury to the embryo can result in a m.. Read More
Becoming a mother-to-be can take time away from your other roles and relationships. Maybe you already see yourself as a parent. As a result, you may lose some of your psychological identity as a partner and lover. There may be times when.. Read More
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If you have mixed feelings about being pregnant, chances are your partner does too. He may be thrilled with the prospect of fatherhood. It offers new possibilities in the role of father. He may be exhilarated by the anticipation of sharing .. Read More
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Adjusting to being pregnant and preparing for new responsibilities may leave you feeling up one day and down the next. Your emotions may range from exhilaration to exhaustion, delight to depression. Your moods can also change considerably o.. Read More
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Whether your pregnancy was planned or unplanned, you may have conflicting feelings about it. Even if you’re thrilled at being pregnant, you probably have extra emotional stress in your life right now. You may worry about whether your baby.. Read More
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I think I’m pregnant. When can I take a home pregnancy test? You’ll want to wait at least until the first day of your missed cycle — and perhaps a bit longer. Here’s why. Home pregnancy tests measure a hormone produced after the fe.. Read More
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