Category: Pregnancy
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Prenatal Fitness – The Best Pregnancy Workout Plan
Prenatal fitness can be daunting for a lot of reasons. There are so many questions around exercising while pregnant. Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? What is the best pregnancy workout plan? Are ab workouts when pregnant safe? Will it hurt the baby? Will it hurt me? Those first few weeks after you find…
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What is a Subchorionic Hemorrhage or Hematoma
What is a Subchorionic Hemorrhage? A subchorionic hemorrhage or subchorionic hematoma is an extremely scary experience. I had one with my second pregnancy, and I immediately thought I was losing the baby. A subchorionic hemorrhage is bleeding that happens in between the uterus and the membrane surrounding the baby. As terrifying as that sounds, they…
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Louise Siwicki – My Journey to Pregnancy and Beyond
I still have the photo that a work colleague took of my husband the moment he found out that I was pregnant with our miracle baby. My husband was working FIFO at the time. We had been trying for six long years to fall pregnant unsuccessfully and I had just received the news we were…
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Hormone Balancing Superfoods Oatmeal Recipe to Balance Hormones Naturally
Why I Turned to Hormone Balancing Superfoods Three years ago I found out I have Hypothyroidism. Ever since I have been trying to figure out the best hormone balancing superfoods to help balance hormones naturally. I discovered the Hypothyroidism when we first met with our Fertility Doctor. She immediately put me on Levothyroxine to manage…
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C Section Scar Recovery – How to Heal and Care for Your C Section Incision
When you get the first glimpse of your c-section scar, it can look pretty scary. You will either have surgical glue holding it together or you may have stitches. Although it looks terrifying, feels worse, and seems like it may never heal or look decent ever again, it will AMAZE you at how different your…
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How to Reduce Swelling During Pregnancy
What Causes Swelling During Pregnancy? Swelling during pregnancy is extremely common. In fact it is most likely you will have some form of swelling during pregnancy, whether it is in your feet and ankles, hands, or face. It typically starts sometime after 20 weeks gestation. The main cause of swollen feet during pregnancy is extra…
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Printable C-Section Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a C-Section
Your C-Section Hospital Bag If you have a planned c-section coming up or want to be prepared in case you might have a c-section, what you need in your hospital bag will be slightly different than a vaginal delivery. (Check out my post on Preparing for Your C-Section HERE) It will be similar, but you…
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How to Prepare for a C-Section – C-Section Preparation Tips from a Second Time C-Section Mama
If for any reason you end up having a planned C-section, it is important to prepare yourself as much as possible. I ended up with an emergency c-section with my first baby, and was completely unprepared for it. I had no idea what to expect when it came to my recovery, and any hardships I…
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The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist – Free Printable Baby Registry Checklist
Registering for your first baby can seem like a pretty daunting task to most new moms. The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist includes everything you need for your new baby, items to splurge on versus save on, and also a few things that would be really nice to have even though you don’t necessarily need them.…
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Congestion During Pregnancy – How to Ease Pregnancy Rhinitis Symptoms
If you’re like me (and a million other pregnant women) you suffer from nasal congestion during pregnancy. Pregnancy rhinitis usually strikes sometime after 14 weeks. It is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy that cause the lining of the nasal passages to swell. Hormones, combined with all of the extra blood running through your body,…
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Pregnancy Sleep Hacks – How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy
During my first pregnancy, I went to an appointment during my third trimester and complained to my doctor about not being able to sleep. Her response? “Get used to it, because you’ll never sleep again!” Deep down I knew it was true, but I was hoping to at least be able to sleep a little…