Tag: pregnant
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Scientists Explain 5 Things That Cause Swollen Feet (And How to Fix It)
Here’s what you should know if you deal with your feet swelling. Swollen feet, medically known as edema, can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful. While it’s often associated with prolonged periods of standing or sitting, several other underlying causes can lead to this condition. In this article, we delve into the science behind five common…
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10 Prenatal Yoga Poses to Prepare for Delivery
Prenatal yoga benefits pregnancy and childbirth, helping you and your baby stay healthy. It can help you relax, stay fit, and prepare for labor. Yoga also encourages good body alignment and breathing awareness. Preparing for a baby involves preparing car seats, nursery furniture, and all the essentials. You can also prepare physically and mentally by…
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Thirsty All the Time? Here Are 10 Reasons Why
You know that drinking plenty of water is essential to life and optimal health. Fortunately, your body has an internal cue that will alert you when youâre thirsty. But what do you do if your urge to drink is going overboard? When you enjoy a cool, refreshing glass of water, youâre doing your body a…
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Researchers Prove How a 5:2 Diet Can Prevent Gestational DiabetesÂ
New research from the University of South Australia finds that a 5:2 diet can protect from gestational diabetes. Studies also show that losing weight after the onset of gestational diabetes may prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. However, finding the proper diet to maintain weight loss for moms with a newborn can present challenges. The…
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25 Foods To Avoid When You’re Pregnant
When you are pregnant, you should no longer only think about yourself when you are consuming certain foods. Your unborn baby also consumes everything that you do and receives nutrients from all the foods you choose to eat. Not only does your unborn baby get those nutrients, but the baby also consumes any bacteria, hormones,…
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10 Things Men Should Never Tell Their Pregnant Partner
âIt is the most powerful creation to have life growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift.â – BeyoncĂ© Knowles The 9 months that a woman is pregnant is an emotional Pandoraâs Box. Elation, acceptance, fatigue, anticipation, sadness, and even depression often occur during pregnancy. Indeed, for many woman, pregnancy is a time of…