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Ever felt a deep, intimate connection with a circus performer? Pregnant women all around the world have. The best way to understand the severe heartburn and acid reflux that accompanies pregnancy is to look at a man eating fire. Although, there's nothing entertaining about heartburn during pregnancy. Most pregnant women are watching their diet, trying to stay healthy, and keeping away from things that might harm their baby. It's understandable that many shy away from prescription and over-the-counter heartburn medications, especially when medical recommendations seem to change on a daily basis. Here are five natural remedies to keep the fire...

While pregnancy may be a time for decorating the nursery and picking out the perfect baby name, it should also be a time for staying fit. Exercising with a baby bump does present a few challenges, but luckily, there are many pregnancy-approved fitness activities and workouts. Staying fit during your pregnancy has many perks and benefits, including building your stamina to make labor and delivery easier, helping to prevent gestational diabetes, and even helping you feel calm and happy despite those hormone-induced mood swings. Here are four great ways to stay fit with a baby bump: Swimming Swimming is the ideal way to...

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a mother's life, and it is easy to get overwhelmed by all of the information being thrown at you. Here is a simple guide of foods to eat in moderation or avoid completely during your pregnancy. .   Seafood: There are many different kinds of seafood that you may be craving and most of it is okay during pregnancy. However, you should discuss the types of seafood and frequency of consumption with your doctor. Some types of seafood may and it can only be eaten once or twice a week due to the...

Staying in shape is a top concern for many pregnant women. Between non-stop food cravings and feeling like you're carrying a basketball in your belly, working out can often feel like the last thing you want to do. Thanks to mobile app developers in the health-and-fitness space, there are now a number of powerful downloads available to women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. If you want to ensure you recover from your pregnancy as quickly as possible, following is a selection of top-rated fitness apps for pregnant women. Sculpt My Pregnancy The Sculpt My Pregnancy app was...

Discuss with your partner when you’ll both announce the news.  The rate of miscarriage drops dramatically after the first trimester at around 10-12 weeks, so each of you may have a personal preference for who should know about your loss in the event of a miscarriage.  However, among my friends at least, it seems one partner goes to extraordinary lengths to hide the news while the other kicks off a spree of oversharing, beginning with the  strangers on the street outside the medical center. Decide when you should tell your parents, and your partner’s parents. In my rule book, this...