Most new mothers are completely surprised when changes happen to their body after they have their baby. Many assume that once the baby is out of their tummies that the body will return to its normal shape in no time at all and they can start to wear the clothes that they wore before they […]
No one expects childbirth to be easy. Emergency procedures, unwanted medical interventions, frightening or life-threatening complications, and even nasty medical professionals may be encountered in a delivery room. For many, giving birth can be a truly traumatic experience. In these contexts, a traumatic birthing experience can leave new moms with not only physical discomfort but […]
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. However, the experience varies/is different for every woman. While some women sail through without a twinge of a problem, others will face distressing pregnancy situations like morning sickness. Some pregnancy symptoms can be so unpleasant that you might even find yourself wondering: Am […]
This is a Guest Post Kailyn is not letting her third pregnancy stop her from pursuing her goals! At least that’s what the 24 year old said Sunday, when she revealed that she is still on track to graduate in May with her Bachelor’s degree in communications. Kailyn went on to say that her boys, […]
These are my childbirth’s legacy. Nasty? Yes. But these battle scars remind me of the most wonderful and miraculous experience I’ve ever had in my life. Stretch marks are caused by the rapid stretching of the skin triggered by weight changes. When you’ve lost or gained weight in just a short […]
I started feeling pelvic pains in the early stages of my 1st trimester. At first, it didn’t bother me too much because the pain was subtle and bearable. But when I entered the 2nd trimester, the pain only got worse. After I gave birth to my first baby almost three years ago, I have been […]
I considered fainting “normal” for me ever since the first time I experienced it. The first was a blur. I was at least 8 years old, was hit on my upper arm, then I suddenly collapsed. The second time was more or less 10 years ago. I was in high school […]
I’m nearing the end of my first trimester and I’m so excited to listen to my baby’s heartbeat using a fetal doppler. I heard my eldest son’s heartbeat at 11 weeks. My second visit to my OB will be next week and I have listed a few of my recent concerns, and […]
My 8th week of pregnancy is much better than the previous weeks. I can handle nausea and fatigue a lot better, thanks to all the articles and books I’ve been reading. This week, I will be focusing on my weight gain. Credit: diets-chart.com My pre-pregnant weight is 93 lbs. My […]
I had a regular workout routine a few months before I knew I was pregnant. I only laid low during these last eight weeks because nausea and fatigue were killing me. Now that I’m feeling a bit better, it’s time to start my journey to a fit pregnancy. Don’t forget to […]
I had my first prenatal visit with my OB last weekend. She told me that based upon my ultrasound result, my baby is doing really well inside my tummy. She also made a few reminders for me to keep in mind: Take prenatal vitamins everyday: Iberet-Folic and Clusivol OB. Drink [maternity] milk everyday: Anmum […]
I’m officially a second-time mom. Smarter and stronger this time. After a week of waiting for my period, I started to consider buying a pregnancy test. No panic whatsoever. I’ve had a few “false alarm” situations before and panicking didn’t help. So in the wee hours of August 26, I collected my […]
May 5, 2009. I told Ray about my delayed period and nausea during the day. I bought one Blue Cross Pregnancy Test for less than a hundred bucks and met up with him at a mall. Right then and there we were dumbfounded after seeing the “2 strips”. May 6, 2009. […]
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