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How Much Weight Should You Gain?
There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you'll need to support another life. How To Treat Pregnancy Hemerrhoids & ConstipationHelp! I'm 6 months' pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I'm always constipated. What do I do?! Hemorrhoids - which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum - are a common pregnancy complaint. They may bleed, itch, or sting, especially during or after a bowel movement. As the blood volume increases and the uterus presses against the pelvis, the veins in your anus or rectum may enlarge into grape-like clusters. Help! I'm 6 months' pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I'm always constipated. What do I do?! Hemorrhoids - which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum - are a common pregnancy complaint. They may bleed, itch, or sting, especially during or after a bowel movement. As the blood volume increases and the uterus presses against the pelvis, the veins in your anus or rectum may enlarge into grape-like clusters. Another common complaint during pregnancy is constipation. It may be hard to have a bowel movement because hormones slow the rate of food passing through
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Balancing Work, Leisure, and Love After Having a Baby
By Kathryn E. Livingston for Your Baby Today Naturally, nothing matches your love for your baby. But when you've totally given up on romance, work is a nightmare, and your personal interests seem like distant memories, it's time for a balance check. Time management is a major issue for new mothers, observes Maryann Troiani, Ph.D., coauthor of Spontaneous Optimism. "The first complaint I often hear from new moms is that they feel their time is bankrupt. They're always trying to beat the clock and just can't keep up with the demands of their new situation." "Nobody can do any job 24 hours a day. All moms need some t
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Most Popular Baby NamesTrying to come up with something unusual? Or are you just stuck in the name game? According to the Social Security Administration, these are the most popular baby names in the United States. Trying to come up with something unusual? Or are you just stuck in the name game? According to the Social Security Administration, these are the most popular baby names in the United States. Male name Female name How to Make Bed Rest BearableBed rest. Two words that every woman fears hearing during pregnancy. Yet therapeutic positioning, the medical term for bed rest, is surprisingly common: Roughly one in five women spends part of her pregnancy in bed. It's considered a "treatment" for a host of pregnancy-related issues. Those who experience bleeding, or are in danger of miscarrying or delivering too early, or who have pre-eclampsia, an incompetent cervix, premature ruptures of membranes, or chronic heart disease, are often required to stay in bed (or on a sofa) for days, weeks, or even months during pregnancy. By Dana Sullivan Bed rest. Two words that every woman fears hearing during pregnancy. Yet therapeutic positioning, the medical term for bed rest, is surprisingly common: Roughly one in five women spends part of her pregnancy in bed. It's considered a "treatment" for a host of pregnancy-related issues. Those who experience bleeding, or are in danger of miscarrying or delivering too early, or who have pre-eclampsia, an incompetent cervix, premature ruptures of membranes, or chronic heart disease, are often required to stay in bed (or on a sofa) for days, weeks, or even months during pregnancy. Lying down, according to the Am
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There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you'll need to support another life.