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2nd and 3rd Trimester Pregnancy Articles
What You May Be Feeling | Getting Ready for Labor | Nutrition during Pregnancy | Fitness during Pregnancy | Is It Safe? | Pampering Your Pregnancy
Mother's Body Changes & Baby's Development | Health Care | Common Concerns | Pregnancy Complications / High Risk | Preterm Labor
Working During Pregnancy | Relationships During Pregnancy | For Dads |Looking Ahead | Gearing Up for Baby | Essays and Journals | Just for Fun
What You May Be Feeling Not everyone loves being pregnant Butterflies and Hiccups -- journaling your pregnancy Dads and pregnancy Emotional loss of control during pregnancy Rudeness and pregnancy The plea of a "preggo"
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Another pregnancy after a baby dies
Biggest fear is the actual birth?
Butterflies and hiccups -- journaling your pregnancy
Dads and pregnancy
Emotional loss of control during pregnancy
I need help controlling rage during pregnancy
Not everyone "loves" being pregnant
Positive self-image in the childbearing years
Pregnancy and birth are sexy? You bet!
Rudeness and pregnancy
The pregnancy after a loss
The plea of a "preggo"
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Birthing Options 10 questions to ask about childbirth Birth bag tips and checklist Birthing choices: Care providers and labor locations Is a doula for me? Perineal massage Signs and symptoms of labor
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Preparing for Labor
10 questions to ask about childbirth
Alternative birthing and tricare
Basic questions about the big day
Biggest fear is the actual birth?
Birth bag tips and checklist
Birthing choices: Care providers and labor locations
Choosing the birth experience you want
Choosing and interviewing a doula
Do I have to have another c-section?
Episiotomy
Exercises to prepare for childbirth
Giving birth naturally: techniques to use
How can I avoid an episiotomy?
Home birth
Hypnosis for childbirth: What is it and does it work?
Inducing labor
Is 35 weeks too late to change providers?
Is a doula for me?
Labor and delivery
Labor & birth terms to know
Looking into childbirth classes
Perineal massage
Picking your hospital and doctor
Positive self-image: Preparing for birth
Preparing to go to the hospital
Signs and symptoms of labor
Signs of labor
Should she ask to be induced?
The in-utero constraint technique
Tips to turn my twins from breech
Using narcotics for pain relief during childbirth
Water birth
What are the benefits of red raspberry leaf?
What can I do to shorten my next labor?
What if I have a c-sec?
What will encourage a posterior baby to turn?
When should I pack my hospital bag?
Where is the best place to give birth?
Your hospital stay after birth
Hynpnobirth
Hypnosis for childbirth: What is it and does it work?
Hypnosis for childbirth
Hypnosis for childbirth: You're in charge!
Hypnobirth Tip #1: Getting started
Hypnobirth Tip #2: Your bubble of peace
Hypnobirth Tip#3: Why create a birth plan
Hypnobirth Tip#4: A sample birth plan
Hypnobirth Tip #5: Laboring at home
Hypnobirth Tip #6: Do I need a doula?
Hypnobirth Tip #7: What to do in early labor
Hypnobirth Tip #8: Getting everything you want
Hypnobirth Tip #9: Your birthing choices 1-3
Hypnobirth Tip #10: Your birthing choices 4-6
Hypnobirth Tips #11: Your birthing choices 7-9
Learning all about hypnosis for childbirth
Learn more about hypnobirthing - chat transcript
Homebirth
Home birth
Is a homebirth safe with vaginal varicose veins?
Homebirth: Who to invite
Birthing Center
What is the cost of delivery at your birthing center?
Can you help me find a birthing center?
Hospital Birth
Picking your hospital and doctor
Questions to ask your hospital
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Nutrition during Pregnancy 10 tips for avoiding excess weight gain
Food cravings, fast food and fiber, 17-20 weeks Is caffeine safe for the baby? Preparation affects fish safety Wanting to stay slim during pregnancy Which sweeteners are considered safe during pregnancy?
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Tips for healthy eating:
10 tips for avoiding excess weight gain
About pregnancy weight gain
Brain Fuel
Diet and exercise during pregnancy
Eating for two: Weight influences on pregnancy
Essential nutrients and vitamins for pregnancy
Food cravings, fast food and fiber, 17-20 weeks
Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Herbs to avoid during pregnancy
How do I eat so baby will grow?
Is there a healthier way to gain weight?
Natural Herbs & Vitamins During Pregnancy
Nutrition during pregnancy
Nutrition suggestions for a pregnancy vegetarian
Pregnant? Avoid these foods
Pregnancy nutrition: Eating for 2, 3 or more!
Preparation affects fish safety
Quick and easy protein
What should her diet include during pregnancy
Nutrition concerns:
Anorexia and Pregnancy
Are fish oils safe during pregnancy?
Body fat analysis during pregnancy
Can only eat fatty foods
Can I eat Chinese food while pregnant?
Can I eat garlic or hot peppers during pregnancy?
Can I lose weight while pregnant?
Can you eat lox during pregnancy?
How overweight is too overweight?
Is 4 kg too much weight to gain in a month?
Is caviar safe during pregnancy?
Is krill oil supplement safe?
Is mayonnaise safe to eat during pregnancy?
Is my CFS diet safe for the baby?
Is stevia safe during pregnancy
Is tonic water safe during pregnancy?
Is tuna safe to eat during pregnancy?
Is venison safe for a pregnant woman?
Plums, peanuts, eggs and MSG during pregnancy
Pregnancy and eating disorders
Should I avoid peanuts during pregnancy?
Should I ignore hunger pangs?
Wanting to stay slim during pregnancy
Weight gain during pregnancy?
What can I take for constipation?
Which sweeteners are considered safe during pregnancy?
Coffee, tea and colas:
How about herbal teas?
How much coffee can I drink?
How much soda is okay during pregnancy
Is caffeine safe for the baby?
Is decaffeinated green tea okay during pregnancy?
Is peppermint tea safe during pregnancy?
Is pop better than nothing?
What about diet cola?
Vitamins and supplements:
Are all vitamins and minerals okay during pregnancy?
Are fish oils safe during pregnancy?
Are protein drinks dangerous during pregnancy?
All prenatal vitamins are not alike
Can I take too much calcium?
Can I take too much Vitamin C during pregnancy?
Continue supplements during pregnancy
Get aware of folic acid benefits - chat transcript
Is bee pollen unsafe during pregnancy?
Safety of Vitamin A intake during pregnancy
Take folic acid and avoid NTD's : chat transcript
Vitamin requirements for pregnancy?
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Fitness during Pregnancy Exercise can make childbirth faster and easier Fitness for the pregnant athlete How much lifting is safe during pregnancy? Keep fit during pregnancy! Pregnancy and exercise What about sit-ups and crunches during pregnancy?
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Benefits of exercise during pregnancy:
Diet and exercise during pregnancy
Does fitness during pregnancy help later?
Effects of exercise on pregnancy
Exercise can make childbirth faster and easier
Help for stressed-out moms that works!
Getting fit: Preconception to postpartum
Precautions, routines and information:
Are there stomach exercises I can do while pregnant?
Body fat analysis during pregnancy
Diet and exercise during pregnancy
Exercise and fitness, 13-16 weeks
Exercise how to: Crunches for pregnant crunchers
Exercise warning signs during pregnancy
Exercising on a fitness ball
Fitness for the pregnant athlete
High risk and pregnant
Home fitness workout plan
Keep fit during pregnancy!
Pilates Through Pregnancy
Kegel exercises -- the how and what
What precautions to continue kickboxing?
Physiological considerations
Pregnancy and exercise
Pregnancy and heart rate: My personal observations
Top recommended exercises during pregnancy
Understanding belly breathing
What is a safe heart rate zone during pregnancy?
What shoes are best during pregnancy?
Smoking Cessation
Nicotine patch OK for pregnant women
Pregnant: Need help putting down that cigarette?
Smoking and Pregnant - what do I do?
Smoking and your pregnancy
Tips to quit smoking
When you quit smoking
Women and smoking
Smoking: Quit when you're pregnant
Fitness safety questions:
Are workouts on a big ball okay?
Back hurt; okay to walk during pregnancy?
Bikram hot yoga during pregnancy?
Can I continue going to the gym?
Can I continue kickboxing through pregnancy?
Can I continue mountain biking in early pregnancy?
Can I continue my caregiving job?
Can I continue my lotte berk through pregnancy?
Can I continue my pilates video?
Can I continue indoor rock climbing throughout pregnancy?
Can I continue running track while pregnant?
Can I continue with new fitness routine?
Can I keep working out?
Can I ski while pregnant?
Can I snowmobile during pregnancy?
Can I still bounce on the trampoline?
Can I take my black sash test while pregnant?
Continue bowling through a high risk pregnancy?
Continue indoor rock climbing while pregnant?
Does a previous c-section affect exercise?
Exercise after intrauterine insemination?
Fitness during a high risk pregnancy
High intensity exercise during pregnancy
Horseback riding okay at 8 weeks?
How can I prevent stretch marks?
How much can a pregnant woman swim?
How much can I do now that I'm pregnant?
How much lifting is safe during pregnancy?
Is it safe to continue running during pregnancy?
Is okay to do "Walk Away the Pounds"
Is soccer a safe sport during pregnancy?
Is swimming a good option for me?
Jumping during pregnancy
Pregnant and gaining weight after knee injury
Pregnant -- can I continue weight lifting?
Pregnant and gaining weight after knee injury
Questions about disastasis
Running a marathon?
Should my wife bowl at 5½ months?
Strained intercostal muscles and pregnant
Wanting to exercise, but pregnant with back injury
What about sit-ups and crunches during pregnancy?
What does "not exhaust" myself mean?
What is a good fitness program for pregnancy?
Will it be harmful to race during pregnancy?
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Is It Safe? Is celexa safe during pregnancy? Piercings and tattoos during pregnancy Pregnancy and paint exposure Pregnancy and tanning: What's a sun goddess to do? Pregnant? Avoid these foods Should I avoid dairy?
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Can I eat or drink it safely?
Are protein drinks dangerous during pregnancy?
How about herbal tea?
How much coffee can I drink?
Is caviar safe during pregnancy?
Is decaffeinated green tea okay?
Is mayonnaise safe to eat during pregnancy?
Is my CFS diet safe for the baby?
Is peppermint tea safe during pregnancy?
Is tuna safe to eat during pregnancy?
Natural herbs and vitamins during pregnancy
Pregnant? Avoid these foods
Preparation affects fish safety during pregnancy
Should I avoid dairy?
Should I avoid peanuts during pregnancy?
Should I ignore hunger pangs?
What about diet coke?
What's the real scoop on caffeine during pregnancy
Which sweeteners are considered safe?
Medications and supplements
Abusing prescription drugs during pregnancy
Accutane causing miscarriages
Are all vitamins and minerals okay during pregnancy?
Are these medicines harmful to baby?
Can I take too much calcium?
Demystifying drug categories for pregnant women
How does Terbutaline affect the baby?
How much risk using class C drugs?
Is bee pollen unsafe during pregnancy?
Is celexa safe during pregnancy?
Is it okay to take antidepressants
Is lysine safe during pregnancy?
Is prozac okay during pregnancy?
Should I keep taking prozac?
Natural herbs and vitamins during pregnancy
Safety of Vitamin A intake during pregnancy
Should I keep taking prozac
Too many soy protein supplements during pregnancy?
What are the effects of subutramine on fetal development?
What can I take for allergies?
What can I take to alleviate sinus and sore throat pain?
What is safe to take for constipation?
Will prescription pain medication hurt the baby?
Will nitrous oxide hurt my baby?
Will taking a laxative affect the baby?
Is it okay to be around?
Cleaning products and the effects on pregnancy
Is it safe to use gloss paint?
Mice pose threat to unborn babies
Pregnancy and paint exposure
Pesticides and pregnancy
Pets and pregnancy
Pregnancy and x-rays
Can I do it?
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Are amusement parks safe?
Body piercings during pregnancy
Can heavy lifting cause a miscarriage?
Can I change the litter box?
Can I continue breastfeeding through a pregnancy?
Can I fly while pregnant?
Can I lose weight during pregnancy?
Can I ski while pregnant?
Can I snowmobile during pregnancy?
CAT scans and pregnancy
Chiropractic care and pregnancy
Cleaning up after dog okay during pregnancy?
Commercial ultrasound safety checklist
Dental work and pregnancy
Does crying a lot hurt my baby?
Douching during pregnancy
Douching at the end of pregnancy?
Drinking in pregnancy tied to child's later alcohol problems
Fetal alcohol syndrome & fetal alcohol effects
Guarding against disease, 13-16 weeks
Hair color and your pregnancy
Heavy drinking may cause fetal nerve damage
Is a long car trip okay in the 33rd week?
Is getting a tatoo okay when pregnant?
Is it okay to ride on ATVs?
Is orgasm safe during pregnancy?
Is using a back magnet during pregnancy safe?
Intercourse and pregnancy
Marijuana during pregnancy
Recreation and pregnancy
Roller coasters and pregnancy
Piercings and tattoos during pregnancy
Pregnancy and sex
Pregnancy and tanning: What's a sun goddess to do?
Pregnancy and travel
Safe to do laser hair removal?
Safe to use depilatory cream during pregnancy?
Tuberculosis testing during pregnancy
Using illegal street drugs during pregnancy
Is my fitness routine safe?
Are workouts on the big ball okay?
Bikran Yoga during pregnancy?
Can I continue kickboxing?
Can I continue my Pilates™ video?
Can I continue running track while pregnant?
Can I continue weight lifting?
Can I continue indoor rock climbing?
Can I continue with a new fitness routine?
Can I keep working out?
Can I still bounce on the trampoline?
Can I take my black sash test while pregnant?
Continue bowling through high risk pregnancy?
Continue indoor rock climbing?
Continue power yoga and pilates while pregnant with twins?
Could power yoga negatively affect pregnancy?
Is soccer a safe sport during pregnancy?
Is it okay to do "Walk Away the Pounds?"
Running a marathon
What precautions to continue kickboxing?
What about sit-ups and crunches?
Will it be harmful to race during pregnancy?
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Pampering Your Pregnancy 6 natural ways to pamper your pregnancy Hair color and your pregnancy Lingerie shopping for the mother-to-be! Pregnancy and massage What shoes are best during pregnancy? Yummy treats for swollen feet
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A Bun it the oven, a burn in the chest
Benefits of pregnancy massage
Chiropractic During Pregnancy: Safe, gentle and effective
Comfort and safety at 33-36 weeks
Dealing with swollen hands and feet
Enhancing your comfort, 13-16 weeks
Insomnia during pregnancy: Snooze or loose!
Lingerie shopping for the mother-to-be!
Pregnancy and chiropractic care
Sleeping positions during pregnancy
Taking the pressure out of pregnancy
Top ten list for a smooth pregnancy
What shoes are best during pregnancy?
Yummy treats for swollen feet
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