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ObjectWho Ever Heard Of A Woman Enjoying Being Pregnant Without Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness… it sucks! That sick to your stomach feeling that just won’t go away. After a couple of weeks of the morning sickness, you might wonder if there’s any hope for you.
Some of my friends are lucky and it only lasts for a couple of weeks and then they got to enjoy [...]
Is It Normal To Have Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy?
Some vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy. Vaginal mucus serves several purposes:
Maintains and acidic state in the vagina to prevent bacterial infection
Washes out bacteria that could cause an infection
Helps sperm swim up into the cervix to promote pregnancy
During the early pregnant stage, it thickens up and creates a mucus plug inside of the cervix
During the [...]
Early Pregnant With Lots Of Hip Pain – Is This Normal?
I am early pregnant about six weeks and the hip pain and groin pain is awful. It comes and goes. What is causing it?
Abdominal pain, hip and groin pain during pregnancy is all too common. As is an increased vaginal discharge. Most often it is caused by round ligament pain. These pains are the due [...]
Kegel Exercises Don’t Work – Learn How To Do Them Right And They Do Work!
How many times have I heard women say that that Kegel exercise don’t work in strengthening their pelvic floor muscles? Way too often. Just about every woman tells me that they do Kegels daily but their pelvic muscles are not getting stronger.
It is not that Kegel exercises do not work. Kegels do work. The problem [...]
Prenatal Vitamins: Aren’t All Prenatal Vitamins The Same? No They Are Not, But They Should.
Have you noticed how many different vitamins and supplements are available at your local grocery, corner pharmacy or discount mass retailer store? It used to be that the only way a pregnant woman could get a prenatal vitamin was with a doctor’s prescription. Now days, you can just walk up to the vitamin / supplement’s [...]
Odd Pregnancy Signs – Am I Pregnant?
Most women experience the common early pregnancy symptoms that all point to pregnancy. By a week after having missed their period it become really obvious that she is pregnant.
Frequent urination
Constipation
Heighten sense of smell
Light Cramping, Pulling or Stretching in the pelvis
Fatigue
Nausea or Morning Sickness
Tender, sore breasts
Decreased or no Libido
Hip and groin pain
For a few moms to [...]
Is Pregnancy Stressing You Out? Having Sex Will Cure It
Doesn't that seem like a typical guy's response? We love our men, but they are always in the mood. My husband is ready all of the time.
Beginning pregnant does some weird things to a woman's libido. When a pregnant woman is in the mood, she is in the mood right now and the mood can [...]
6 Tips To Speed Up Your Recovery From A C-Section
A c-section is physically and emotionally challenging for both mom and dad. It is especially challenging when you have been in labor for hours and your doctor comes into your room and tells you that you need a cesarean section now.
Contrary to popular belief, recovering from a c-section is a bear. Take a moment and [...]
Ouch! Why Are My Breasts And Nipples So Sensitive?
Most women find their breasts are most sore and sensitive very early in pregnancy; in fact, for many women, sore breasts are one of the first signs that they are pregnant along with the areola darkening.
Did you think that your breasts were completely developed when you in puberty? Most women do. In reality, your breasts [...]
How Early Did You Have Implantation Cramping?
Most women feel implantation cramping about seven to ten days after conception. The key is figuring out when you ovulated.
Suppose you have a fairly regular cycle about 28 to 30 days. You should be ovulating around day 14 to 16. Ovulation generally occurs half way between the start of your last menstrual period and the [...]