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The First Trimester of Pregnancy

Body changes
Fetal development
Doctor visit
Staying healthy
Other considerations

What is the first trimester?

A pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters. The first trimester

12 Ways to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy
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Contributor Audra Meadows, MD, MPH

Audra Meadows, MD, MPH, an obstetrician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, helps patients optimize their health before, during and after pregnancy. Here are 12 tips from Dr. Meadows to help you increase your chances of having

Top 8 Pregnancy Tips for First Time Moms
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One of the amazing things about pregnancy is the exciting time and phase of your life that requires healthy lifestyle choices to fuel you for the journey ahead. You probably know some essential pregnancy tips for

11 Foods and Beverages to Avoid During Pregnancy - What Not to Eat

One of the first things people learn when they’re pregnant is what they can’t eat. It can be a real bummer if you’re a big sushi, coffee, or rare steak fan.

Thankfully, there’s more you can eat than what

How to Support Your Partner During Pregnancy

Congrats! You and your partner are expecting a baby. Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and joyful times in life, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Your pregnant partner will be experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions—not to mention

Are you all set for the big day? Your baby might arrive earlier than expected, so it’s worth having your hospital bag packed for you, your birth partner and the baby during the third trimester – at about week 38 − just in case.

This checklist will help you pack your

There are certain things money can | t buy when it comes to what pregnant women really need, and mamas-to-be need to take care of themselves, their mental health, their bodies, their surroundings, and their lifestyle; those things go well beyond their baby registry.

Below are 10 things women need while

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Marriage brings two people together, who then take their life ahead as one. Every responsibility in a marriage should be shared by the husband and wife, and this goes for raising a child as well. Although the roles

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,

Vitamins and other nutrients during pregnancy

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During pregnancy, your baby gets all necessary nutrients from you. So you may need more during pregnancy than you did before pregnancy.

Taking prenatal vitamins and eating healthy foods can help give you all the nutrients you