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10 Things You Should Never Do When Your Partner Is Pregnant
by Joelle Wisler
4.10.2016
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I have had the biological privilege of being pregnant twice. That’s around 20 months of my body being completely taken over, which means that’s around 20 months of my husband doing everything wrong.

For 20 months, he

I'm pregnant and my husband is away on work for long periods of time. How do I cope with the loneliness?
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Priya
by Priya Solomon Bellani
Being apart and alone during pregnancy can be quite challenging for a couple. It's natural that both of you want to experience this special time together as

An open letter to my husband during the last weeks of pregnancy

This could be considered a love letter. Or a letter of reflection. But mostly, this is a letter of gratitude.

I am writing this letter openly to save as a memory for Timi and me as a couple, but also

75 Pregnancy Jokes That Are Great Stress Relievers
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February 5, 2021
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75 Pregnancy Jokes That Are Great Stress Relievers

Although a joyous occasion, pregnancy can be a bit stressful and nerve-wracking. What better way to calm the nerves than to listen to some light jokes about pregnancy? Between the swollen ankles

100 Best Pregnancy Quotes

1. “Being pregnant was the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life. Except for the cupcakes.” — Ashlee Simpson

2. "Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to

Back pain in pregnancy

It is very common to get backache or back pain during pregnancy, especially in the early stages.

During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis,

Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief

Back pain during pregnancy isn't surprising, but it still deserves attention. Consider seven ways to relieve back pain during pregnancy — from good posture and physical activity to complementary therapies.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Multimedia

Pregnant woman lifting basket from floor

Back pain in pregnancy

It is very common to get backache or back pain during pregnancy, especially in the early stages.

During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis,

Back pain in pregnancy

It is very common to get backache or back pain during pregnancy, especially in the early stages.

During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis,

Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief

Back pain during pregnancy isn't surprising, but it still deserves attention. Consider seven ways to relieve back pain during pregnancy — from good posture and physical activity to complementary therapies.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Multimedia

Pregnant woman lifting basket from floor