Author: Sara Elliott

5 tips for relieving breast pain during pregnancy

By Sara Elliott

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Your body undergoes many changes throughout pregnancy, and one of the more painful side effects is swollen and tender breasts.

5 girlfriend secrets for an easier labor

By Sara Elliott

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You're still in the early stages of pregnancy but labor and delivery are probably already weighing on your mind.

What our Facebook readers think of the heartburn myth!

By Sara Elliott

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We all know the "myth" that if you have terrible heartburn during your pregnancy then your baby is going to grow a lot of hair.

Week 37: Watch for labor

By Sara Elliott

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You've reached week 37 and your baby is officially considered full term.

Week 38: Bumpin’ pumpkin!

By Sara Elliott

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With just two weeks to go, you're nearly there!

5 tips to avoid being that crazy pregnant lady

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Your pregnancy hormones may not be in full-swing yet, but it won't be long before they're taking over your body.

5 vaccine myths busted

By Sara Elliott

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The thing about vaccinations is that no one really likes them.

Week 39: Woah baby!

By Sara Elliott

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You're just one week away from your due date and have probably reached the point where the only thing you want is to be on your way to delivery.

Week 36: Nesting, waddling and decorating

By Sara Elliott

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Now that you've reached week 36, you've only got a few more weeks left in this exciting journey until baby finally makes his or her debut!

Why I chose to breastfeed

By Sara Elliott

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As a soon-to-be mom, you've probably been asked a million times whether your plan to breast or bottle feed your baby.

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Epidurals, Spinals and Pain Medications
We've all seen the images on television and in the movies. A woman in labor screams her head off as she's pushing her baby through the birth canal. We've been trained to think this experience is going to be painful. So, what are your pain management options? What are epidurals and spinals and when are…
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor/Midwife
Each pregnancy is different, so how are we supposed to know if the symptoms we're currently feeling are "normal"? How can you tell if there's something really wrong? Today we'll expose the top 10 reasons when you'll want to pick up the phone and call your doctor or midwife. Learn more about your ad choices.…
Plus Size Pregnancy
Being plus-size and pregnant in today's world can be challenging. Still, overweight women all over the world are giving birth to healthy and happy babies every day. Why does your weight matter during pregnancy? What are the risks associated with being plus size and pregnant- and are these increased percentages really that significant? Learn more…
Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling
Most pregnancies result in healthy babies. However, moms-to-be are offered prenatal testing as a way to determine if there are any known abnormalities in the growth and development of their unborn child. What are the benefits and risks of prenatal testing? What tests are you offered and when? And how can genetic counseling help you…