Category: pregnancy
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Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy: What I Learned From Having It Twice
My Experience With Gestational Diabetes If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy, please don’t blame yourself. That was one of my first thoughts when I was diagnosed during my first pregnancy. I felt so bad about myself and guilty. I loved sweets, so I wondered if eating them had caused my gestational…
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How to Prepare for Labor and Delivery: What Actually Needs to Be Ready Before Your Due Date
As you enter the final weeks of pregnancy, you may start feeling anxious about labour. Don’t worry, feeling nervous or unsure as your due date gets closer is completely normal. It’s time to start preparing all the necessary things like baby clothes, hospital needs, and more. It also helps to know what to expect when…
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Third Trimester Pregnancy Guide: Symptoms, Baby Development & What to Expect
My Third Trimester Begins Reaching the third trimester is not only an exciting phase but also a time filled with many questions. For me, the final trimester was an emotional period. After months of waiting, my pregnancy journey was finally coming to an end. In both of my pregnancies, my mood swings increased during the…
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Pregnancy Weight Gain: How Much Should You Gain Each Trimester?
Pregnancy is one of the few times in life when gaining weight actually brings happiness. I still remember stepping onto the weighing scale during my pregnancies. Every increase felt reassuring because I believed it was a sign that my body was supporting my growing baby. At the same time, I had many questions running through…
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When Do You Start Feeling Your Baby Move? Week-by-Week Guide to First Baby Movements
Feeling your baby move for the first time is one of the most unforgettable moments of pregnancy. Learn when those tiny kicks usually begin and what to expect week by week.
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How Much Water Should a Pregnant Woman Drink? A Simple Pregnancy Hydration Guide
Quick Summary During my pregnancies, I found that drinking enough water wasn’t always as easy as it sounded, especially when morning sickness made plain water difficult to tolerate. As your pregnancy progresses, your body goes through many changes, and staying hydrated becomes an important part of your daily routine. I’m sharing what worked for me,…
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Pregnancy Diet Chart: Healthy Meal Plan for First, Second & Third Trimester
Quick Summary When I was pregnant, I had many of the same questions about what to eat, which nutrients were important, and how to support my baby’s growth. I was always confused about whether I was eating enough and choosing the right foods for my baby. During both of my pregnancies, I experienced gestational diabetes,…
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Constipation During Pregnancy: Causes, Relief, Foods & Safe Remedies
Quick Summary What Constipation Was Like for Me During Pregnancy Struggling with constipation during pregnancy? You’re definitely not alone. Constipation is one of the most common digestive discomforts many expecting mothers experience, and I went through it during both of my pregnancies. It can make everyday life uncomfortable, as bowel movements become less frequent, stools…
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Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes, Relief, Foods & Safe Remedies
Quick Summary What Heartburn Was Like for Me During Pregnancy Heartburn during pregnancy is one of the most common discomforts many women experience. It feels like a burning sensation in the chest or throat, especially after eating or when lying down. Although heartburn can occur at any stage of pregnancy, it is most common during…
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Back Pain in Early Pregnancy: Is it Normal? Causes, Relief & Warning Signs
Struggling with back pain in early pregnancy? I know this feeling—it can be painful and difficult to manage. I experienced back pain during both of my pregnancies. Along with nausea, fatigue, and food aversions, back pain was also one of the symptoms I experienced in early pregnancy. I remember wondering whether the pain was normal,…
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First Trimester Pregnancy Guide: Week-by-Week Symptoms, Baby Growth & Care Tips
Quick Summary Starting the First Trimester The first trimester of pregnancy is one of the most important and life-changing stages of the pregnancy journey. It is the stage where your baby begins developing rapidly, and your body starts adjusting to many new hormonal and physical changes. For many women, especially first-time moms, this stage can…
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Best Pregnancy Pillows for Side Sleeping: What to Look For + My Experience
Why I Started Using a Pregnancy Pillow Pregnant and struggling to sleep? Sleep problems during pregnancy are very common, especially in the second and third trimesters. During my pregnancy, around the second trimester, I experienced back pain, hip pressure, and belly discomfort, which made sleeping very uncomfortable. My doctor advised me to sleep on my…
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy: What to Know for a Healthy Baby
My Questions About Food During Pregnancy Pregnant and feeling confused about what to eat and what not to eat? During my pregnancy, I always wondered what I should eat and what I should avoid. If I eat this, is it healthy for my baby? Will it affect my baby’s development? I had so many questions…
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When Does the Second Trimester Start? Body Changes, Symptoms & What to Expect
Hello, Second Trimester! I was so excited to enter my second trimester! My pregnancy symptoms finally started to ease, my belly kept growing, and I could really see it starting to show. If you are around Week 12, hooray! You are almost there. Honestly, the first trimester was not easy for me. Between the morning…
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Early Pregnancy Discharge: What It Looks Like and When to Worry
What I Noticed About Discharge in Early Pregnancy If you are in early pregnancy, even a small change in your vaginal discharge can make you feel anxious. I can relate to this because I felt the same way when I noticed changes in my discharge. At first, I thought it might be a vaginal infection,…
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Prenatal Vitamins During Pregnancy: Benefits, Key Nutrients & How to Choose
Why I Started Looking Into Prenatal Vitamins When I told my sister that we were planning to have a baby, she suggested that I start taking a prenatal vitamin. I had never really thought about prenatal vitamins before, so I suddenly had so many questions. Which one should I choose? What ingredients should I look…
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Spotting in Early Pregnancy: My Experience and What My Doctor Told Me
Seeing Blood Early in Pregnancy Can Be Scary. Are you pregnant and experiencing light spotting? Seeing blood when I was pregnant immediately scared me. I remember wondering whether something was wrong with my baby because I had never experienced spotting in my first pregnancy. After speaking with my doctor, I learned that light spotting does…
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Why Am I Cramping in Early Pregnancy? Causes, Symptoms, Relief & When to Worry
Quick Summary Mild cramping can happen in early pregnancy, and it doesn’t always mean something bad is happening. I experienced mild cramping during both of my pregnancies, and for me, it felt more uncomfortable than painful. If the pain is severe, getting worse, or comes with heavy bleeding or other symptoms that worry you, don’t…
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Pregnancy Week-by-Week Baby Size: First Trimester Fruit & Food Comparisons
What I Wanted to Know About My Baby’s Growth After finding out I was pregnant and noticing my early pregnancy symptoms, I was always curious to know how big my baby was and what was happening inside me. Was my baby growing every week? How could I know what was happening at each stage? I…
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First Trimester Pregnancy Essentials: What Helped Me During My Pregnancies
Hello, First Trimester! Congratulations on your pregnancy! The first few weeks can be exciting, but at the same time, so many doubts and questions can come to mind. You may feel unsure about what you really need and what might make those early days a little easier. Along with all the happiness, my first trimester…