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Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!

Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!

Conceiving is a pretty exact science, but ultimately something you have only a small amount of control over. Are you hoping to get pregnant soon? Avoid making common mistakes, and take charge of your own fertility as much as you can.

So you got pregnant — what should you do next?

So you got pregnant — what should you do next?

You are still tremendously impressed by your positive pregnancy test, whether you were actively trying to conceive or your news came as a bit of a surprise. What should you be doing next? When is it time to make your first prenatal appointment, what should you know about diet and lifestyle, and how do you [...]

Sleeping comfortably during pregnancy

Sleeping comfortably during pregnancy

When you were trying to get pregnant, you knew all about morning sickness and may have heard about early pregnancy fatigue, Braxton Hicks contractions and other inconvenient symptoms. There is another pregnancy symptom you may not have seen coming — sleep problems. That covers a lot, from insomnia to weird pregnancy dreams and just not [...]

Dizziness during pregnancy — causes

Dizziness during pregnancy — causes

Dizziness during pregnancy is disturbing as well as something that worries many pregnant women. Yet, it is quite normal — particularly during the first 12 weeks. Severe dizziness may also indicate a medical problem in some cases. What do you need to know about feeling faint and dizzy while you are expecting a baby?

Pregnancy planning: What should you think about?

Pregnancy planning: What should you think about?

Pregnancy is exciting, but it can also be stressful — there is a lot to prepare for! What are some of the most important things on your pregnancy to-do list?

Why get married before the baby arrives?

Why get married before the baby arrives?

Marriage, as an institution, seems to be dying out. Millions of couples are happily living together and building a future together, and many are either trying to get pregnant or experience surprise pregnancies. Does it really matter whether you get married now, after the baby comes, or never?

Third trimester pregnancy signs – part 2

Congratulations! You are nearly there! During the later part of the third trimester, your baby will be fully developed and is working on gaining some weight before entering the world outside of the womb. What will you be experiencing in these final weeks?

Third trimester pregnancy signs

As the birth of your baby draws near, some of the symptoms of the first trimester might come back. It’s normal to be tired and nauseous in the final weeks of pregnancy. You may have trouble sleeping, and feel excited about meeting your baby soon. Physical discomfort is not unusual during the third trimester, and [...]

Second trimester pregnancy signs – part 3

The second trimester, too, comes with some less than pleasant physical ailments. Are you having headaches, back pain, and heartburn? Not nice – but totally normal!

Second trimester pregnancy signs – part 2

Most pregnancy symptoms are completely normal and tell you that your pregnancy is developing as expected. But some, like high blood pressure, need treatment. Which of these symptoms are you experiencing?