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To-Dos for Newly Pregnant Women

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First of all, congratulations that you are pregnant! In such rare moments, you might be wondering that what’s next. What to do after getting pregnant and how to stay ready for the coming days? How to avoid complications in the future? Well, if these are your concerns then you have landed at the very right place. In this article, you ...

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7 pregnancy tips your doctor won’t tell you

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When it comes to the safety of your baby, you might have talked to your doctor about what to adopt and what to avoid during the pregnancy. What kinds of tests are required during the pregnancy and what exercises are important. But, the doctor’s visits are not that long; so there is a chance that she might forget some things ...

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5 Pregnancy Complications to Watch Out For  

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Most of the pregnancies are not complicated and ends well. Still, it is great to know about the possible future issues that can affect an expecting mother. In this article, you will find out about the five most common complications of the pregnancy. Throughout your pregnancy, your doctor and loved ones with will watch for these issues through lab tests ...

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Skin, Hair and Nail Changes in Pregnancy

Changes in Hair, Skin and Nails during pregnancy

Women may expect different changes in their bodies during pregnancy such as skin, hair and nail changes. At the onset of pregnancy, hormonal changes occur and as the body of women adjusts to its new conditions, prominent changes are observed not only on the size and the weight of their abdomen. There are some women who start to have acnes ...

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Pregnancy and Varicose Veins

Pregnancy and varicose veins

One of the worries of pregnant women is the occurrence of varicose veins. These are large and usually swollen blood vessels that appear mostly likely on the legs but there are times when it may be seen on other parts of the lower body as well. What affects women most is that varicose veins are unsightly and at times they ...

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Chocolates and Pregnant Women

Chocolates and Pregnancy

Studies reveal that chocolates may be good for pregnant women. However, they have to choose dark chocolate instead of the usual milk chocolates. The researches indicate that dark chocolate may prevent pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia. This is a condition where the blood pressure of pregnant women may rise as extra protein is released in their urine. The studies also ...

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Fluid Retention and Swelling in Pregnancy

Swelling and fluid retention while pregnant

Almost half of all pregnant women may experience swelling, bloating or water retention. They usually experience this problem on the last trimester. However, there are pregnant women who may have it at an earlier stage especially during the summer season. One of the factors that contribute to fluid retention has something to do with the increasing hormone level during pregnancy. ...

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Caffeine Intake during Pregnancy

Most people just love to drink or eat something with caffeine. However, pregnant women may have to watch their intake of caffeinated treats or drinks. Their growing babies inside their tummies may be affected. This component that may be present not only in coffee and tea acts as a stimulant and a diuretic as well. Caffeine causes the blood pressure ...

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