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Ways to Slim Down Calmly

Slimming down post-pregnancy can be difficult, but there are ways that can be both calming and relaxing. Although, it is important to maintain an active lifestyle, especially during the months after...

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Natural childbirth

If you are planning on a natural childbirth , then you should learn a few things before hand. Your decision for a natural childbirth means that you will not take medication (Demerol, a narcotic...

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5 ways to keep Busy During Maternity Leave

Maternity leave is something that should be enjoyed and savored by mommies-to-be. Think of it as a little vacation with your new baby. Use this time to its fullest, you don’t know when the next time...

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Spiritual Pregnancy

Becoming a mother opens one to an entirely new territory. For some, the pregnancy vision includes a white picket fence, a baby that sleeps through the night and a husband that has no problem changing...

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Pregnancy and your changing body

With your changing body and growing belly, you’ve probably never paid so much attention to your belly button as you are now that you’re pregnant. While belly buttons are usually a part of the body that...

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Are Flu Shots safe during Pregnancy?

This is a question many women ask during this time of year, as flu season approaches. Some women are unaware of the risks of vaccinations, and therefore avoid getting flu shots while they are pregnant....

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you are an expecting mom, already have kids, plan on becoming pregnant soon, or a woman who doesn’t fall into any of these categories,...

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The Importance of Hydrating during and after Pregnancy

You are probably well aware of the importance of drinking water, and let’s face it- who really gets around to drinking enough water? But now that you are pregnant, drinking water is especially...

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Herbal remedies for pregnancy

Throughout your pregnancy, you want to keep everything that goes into your body as natural, healthy and holistic as possible- everything that enters your body gets to your baby as well. Your body is...

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3 Pregnancy Myths

3 Pregnancy Myths: Pregnant Misconceptions can add uninvited anxiety. True, Pre-Natal Fitness is ever-changing. But, let’s face it, worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do and...

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Nailed it!

Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. If you happen to be anything like me, I cherish beautiful hands. It’s a treat looking down, knowing that you’ve nailed it! Combining beauty with safety...

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Living Well during pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a very stressful time, both physically and emotionally. Your body and your life is going through drastic changes- this is super exciting, but can also be a source of anxiety and...

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Pregnancy Blues

Of course you are excited about being pregnant- so why do you feel unhappy sometimes? Having the Pregnancy Blues isn’t uncommon and it doesn’t make you an ungrateful person. You are going through a...

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Pregnancy After Forty

With today’s medical advances, women can conceive well into their forties. There are many reasons why women wait until their forties to get pregnant. An increasing amount of women with busy lives and...

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Journaling During Your Pregnancy

Journaling during your pregnancy is an extremely beneficial and therapeutic exercise. You may not have picked up a journal since junior high, but now is a great time to start! Writing about your...

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Daylight Saving Blues

The second of November marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. With the days getting shorter, darker, and colder, you may feel like hibernating for the rest of the winter. While this is a very tempting...

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Varicose Veins during Pregnancy

While not so fun to look at, varicose veins are not harmful- just an annoying casualty of pregnancy. They are different from spider veins, another less than pleasant side effect of pregnancy, as...

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Face and body Changes during Pregnancy

During your pregnancy, you are bound to notice many changes in your face- some good, some annoying. None of these changes are worrisome for your health, but it is helpful to understand why they occur...

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Fitness for Mom and Baby- 9 Months up, 9 Months Down!

Feeling like you’ve traded in your “me time” for the precious gifts of motherhood. For a lot of us keeping up a daily workout regimen is just as important as eating 3 healthy meals a day. Engaging in...

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Premature Baby Prevention

If you’ve previously given birth prematurely, progesterone therapy could keep history from repeating itself. In a study published in obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers found that nearly 10,000...

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