When those two pink lines confirmed I was pregnant with Baby Number Two, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. Not only had the ovulation predictor helped ensure conception, but I was now a veteran pregger—and much more relaxed about the next nine months. I thought about all the things I wished I had known the first time—realities about pregnancy that would have saved me a lot … [Read more...] about Second-time moms on how to sail through pregnancy, labor
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Don’t ignore these pregnancy warning signs!
Let's face it, pregnancy comes with its share of uncomfortable sensations. There's swelling, lightheadedness, teenage-style acne, and more. The amount of potential side effects to growing and developing a new life are enough to make your head spin. But if you ran off to the emergency room every time you had back pain or felt nauseated, you'd never be at home. By and large, … [Read more...] about Don’t ignore these pregnancy warning signs!
5 foods that promise a stronger, healthier heart for baby
What you eat during pregnancy has a direct impact on your developing baby. The more nutritious choices you make today, the better off your little one will be. Throughout these nine months, your child is growing and changing at a remarkable pace - it almost seems as if one day he or she is a clump of cells, and the next a little being who hiccups in your womb! All of these … [Read more...] about 5 foods that promise a stronger, healthier heart for baby
How to get dad-to-be involved in your pregnancy
Key ways to stay connected and enjoy pregnancy, birth, and beyond! Is the dad-to-be in your life feeling sidelined during your pregnancy? While there's not much you can do about who carries your growing and developing baby (we wish!), there are some important ways to help your partner feel like he's really needed. Whether he's ready to jump into this new venture … [Read more...] about How to get dad-to-be involved in your pregnancy
My Wife and I Are (Both) Pregnant — The Cut
Think you have it rough as an expectant mom? Imagine if your partner were pregnant, too! There'd be no one to make midnight ice cream runs, rub your back, or expertly navigate your hormonal mood swings. Here's the story of two women who decided to have a baby together - and were more successful than they ever could have planned. They even gave birth 4 days apart! Source: My … [Read more...] about My Wife and I Are (Both) Pregnant — The Cut