first trimester
A healthy baby is every expectant mom’s No. 1 priority. The good news? Most babies are born healthy. But a small amount (about 2 percent to 4 percent) are affected by some kind of a serious ... READ MORE
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Already I find myself in week 8 of my first pregnancy. I’m 38 years old, so time seems to fly by faster and faster as I age. Normally, I wish for the world to just s-l-o-w d-o-w-n some. But ... READ MORE
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You may have noticed something besides your belly growing during pregnancy: your breasts. In fact, it’s not uncommon for, ahem, the girls, to grow up to two cup sizes, especially if this is ... READ MORE
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My partner James and I have been together for two years, and since close to the beginning of our relationship, we discussed the possibility of having a child if things worked out well with ... READ MORE
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After learning that you’re pregnant, your main agenda is simple: Tell your partner and celebrate! But once the happy news sinks in, the next steps can seem overwhelming.To help simplify the ... READ MORE
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Will my hair texture change during pregnancy?“Many women notice that their hair becomes thicker and fuller during pregnancy,” says Alan J. Bauman, M.D., director of the Bauman Medical Group ... READ MORE
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A morning sickness drug pulled from U.S. shelves 30 years ago is getting a second chance. A new version of the pill called Bendectin has been OK'd by the Food and Drug Administration as the ... READ MORE
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Now that you’re pregnant, has your sex life gone into a deep freeze? If so, consider thawing it out. In most cases, not only is a roll in the hay perfectly safe through your final trimester, ... READ MORE
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When it comes to pregnancy and food, two extreme things can happen: Either you feel like you could eat an entire refrigerator’s worth of calories in 14 seconds flat, or you feel as if you ... READ MORE
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Learn these food “equations” and apply them to your prenatal diet to keep you and your baby healthy. READ MORE
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