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Usually, it’s between weeks 14 and 27, you’re finally overcoming the initial woes of getting pregnant. While these do ease up, your belly will start showing more than a slight exuberance. But what if you’re still not feeling well during pregnancy second trimester? There are physical and emotional changes you should expect in the second […]

You’ll often hear the myth that a pregnant woman should eat for two. This misconception is peddled by well-meaning folk offering your all manner of food once they realize you’re pregnant. What most don’t realize is that it’s common for you to be feeling full during pregnancy first trimester. Your body is undergoing drastic changes

During pregnancy, sleeping can present a whole chapter of complications that you might never have considered. Your body has increased in size, and your bulging belly doesn’t make it easy to find a back pain or cramp-free position. So, what can I do if it hurts to sleep on my side while pregnant? Change to

Despite the myriad ‘informaticles’ you’ll come across dealing with symptoms while pregnant, you’re still left wondering if what you’re feeling is normal or not. Sometimes, the red flags will be staring at you right in the face, regardless of the trimester you’re at. But what are the signs you need to slow down during pregnancy?

Work is unavoidable, and there are many rewarding aspects of employment, whether self or otherwise. But pregnancy changes the way you approach your job to ensure your health and the safety of your unborn child. However, since you don’t want to overdo it, what are the signs of overworking while pregnant? Work conditions that are

Your monthly cycle is one of your body’s earliest signals that you’re pregnant. It is why full-term gestation is counted as 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstruation. But can ultrasound detect pregnancy before missed period? An ultrasound can detect a gestation sac at around four to five weeks of conception, but

A lot of physical and emotional changes happen when you are pregnant. It’s no wonder that there’s so much research and articles written about these 40 weeks, all to ensure the safety of your baby. So, in light of conflicting viewpoints, is bending down safe during pregnancy? When your pregnancy is without complications, occasional bending

Are you pregnant? It’s one of the most beautiful things to happen to any woman. The thought of creating and carrying a new life makes you forget all the morning sickness and other difficulties. But while you’d love to rest and wait for that miracle moment of birth, there are new approaches to take for

Wouldn’t it be convenient if all household chores wait until your baby is born? But housework still demands doing, or else your home won’t be a suitable place to welcome a newborn. Since your house needs cleaning, is vacuuming safe during early pregnancy? Activities that require bending, such as using a mop or vacuum cleaner,

As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, you want to do everything possible to ensure your baby’s health. The most critical aspect of your body’s upkeep during the initial trimester is your health, seeing as its protecting and nurturing a rapidly developing fetus. So, what are the recommended first three months of pregnancy dos