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Abdominal exercises during pregnancy
Pregnant women ask themselves many questions during their pregnancy. Can I continue to do abdominal exercises during pregnancy? If not, are there other exercises that I should be doing?
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Pregnancy/Maternity
Find information on pregnancy progress, giving birth, baby names and more! Each section has sub-sections to facilitate your search. If you do not find what you are looking for, use the search engine!
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Birth Control and Sexuality
Being a mother changes our life… and sex life!
You knew that having a baby would be life changing. You understood and accepted the fact that your sex life would slow down, but it’s been quiet for months and years now...
May 4, 2020
During Pregnancy
Stress and prenatal tests
You were probably nervous in the minutes that preceded the result of your pregnancy test so you can imagine the stress that surrounds prenatal screening tests or amniocentesis!
April 20, 2020
During Pregnancy
Pregnancy a trimester at a time
It was previously believed that musculoskeletal pain associated with pregnancy was an integral part of the changes that women face. We now know that these discomforts can be prevented and mitigated.
April 20, 2020
Common discomforts
Research: New Rapid Test for Preeclampsia Can Provide Life-Saving Diagnosis
Researchers with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that a simple urine test can rapidly detect one of the world’s deadliest pregnancy-related conditions at the point of care.
March 16, 2020
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Keeping active during pregnancy
Exercising is good for your body and soul, at all times. It is even more important if you are pregnant and want to be in tip-top shape during your pregnancy.
March 2, 2020
Sexuality
The lonely side of pregnancy: Low sex drive and its potential effects on your relationship
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in yours and your partner’s life. Here’s how to keep it that way when your sex drive takes a hit.
February 24, 2020
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Placental retention: when the placenta does not come out
Usually, a few minutes after the expulsion of the baby, the placenta comes out spontaneously. Sometimes, the placenta or a piece of it stays inside the uterus. This is called placental retention. How can you recognize this and fix it?
February 24, 2020
Quick Tips
8 Things Moms Should Not Feel Guilty About
It is a fact of modern motherhood that so much of our daily life is infused with feelings of guilt. A word that has such negative connotation, guilt can be negative and manipulative, and even paralyzing if you allow it to dictate your daily decisions.
January 27, 2020
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Contractions: depicting what they really are
Contractions! Women would love to know what contractions feel like to better prepare themselves and know what to expect. Motherforlife.com will help you solve this mystery.
October 21, 2019
Common discomforts
Common Worries during Pregnancy
Pregnancy often leads to emotional and physical changes that aren't always easy to manage. Keep reading to find out about all the worries and common ailments that pregnant women go through before the big day.
October 21, 2019
Common discomforts
Pregnancy and heavy legs
There is a recurrent pattern in pregnant women: the heavy legs phenomenon. What causes it? There are several reasons for this.
