As you probably know by now, there are a lot of changes that happen during pregnancy, and while some are miraculous (hello, there's a baby in there!), others are downright embarrassing. Here are a few of the top embarrassing pregnancy symptoms that moms-to-be may struggle with, as well as ways you can alleviate the issues. 1. Excessive burping Even if you were raised with … [Read more...] about Top 7 embarrassing pregnancy symptoms
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A pregnant pause: meditations for moms-to-be
Women have immense creative power. This creativity manifests most physically in our natural ability to conceive and deliver a child. As you develop an awareness of another life blossoming inside of you, you’ll begin to experience an expansion of yourself on multiple levels. With the expansion of your womb comes the expansion of your heart, as you begin to envelop this new … [Read more...] about A pregnant pause: meditations for moms-to-be
4 old wives’ tales to ignore during pregnancy
After making your pregnancy announcement, you might find that people are a whole lot more eager to give you advice and make judgments about your unborn baby. Chances are high that you'll get a lot of "Oh, you look like you're carrying a boy!" and "What kind of weird foods have you been craving?" People believe a lot of strange things when it comes to pregnancy, so it might help … [Read more...] about 4 old wives’ tales to ignore during pregnancy
Morning sickness: What to do when it won’t go away
The thing that makes morning sickness halfway tolerable during pregnancy is its relatively short timeline. For the 80 percent of expectant moms who suffer through it, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Nausea and vomiting ease up typically once the first trimester is through - leaving moms-to-be feeling healthy and energized. But for some women, their experience with … [Read more...] about Morning sickness: What to do when it won’t go away
No science to support eating placenta
If you've resisted this recent fad because you don't believe it, or you think it's well, just gross, read on. Researchers writing in the Archives of Women's Mental Health, reviewed 10 medical studies including four with humans and six on animals. While some studies found a possible link to improved lactation for example, studies were either performed without adherence to … [Read more...] about No science to support eating placenta