There are many things you are supposed to do when you are pregnant and it can almost feel like a full-time job to accomplish it all. There is one task that ranks at the top of the to-do list: drink enough water. It’s widely known that dehydration can occur if you don’t drink enough water, […]
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There are many physical changes that occur during pregnancy that medical professionals and researchers are always trying to learn more about. Most recently, researchers at Boston Medical Center(BMC) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered that black light can be an essential tool in diagnosing Melasma. What is Melasma? Known as the “mask
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If you’ve scrolled through Instagram lately, you may have encountered photos of newborn babies attached to their mothers’ placenta – a trend known as “lotus birth.” While this practice isn’t exactly new, its popularity is spreading among new moms through Instagram and other social media services. However, as with any trend, it’s important to know
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When you are pregnant it’s hard to distinguish which pregnancy symptoms are normal and which are concerning. Some seem alarming but turn out to be totally common while others seem like no big deal but turn out to be much more serious than you think. Feeling dizzy can fit into either category. Why do you
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Congratulations – you are pregnant! Now what? Your mind is probably juggling many thoughts and questions, but don’t panic, this is a beautiful miracle and you have plenty of time before the little bundle arrives. If you’re wondering what to do next, here are a few important things you can do as you wait to
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Are you pregnant and craving all of the pizza, chocolate and fast food in the world? No need to fret, many women crave unhealthy foods during pregnancy. If your desire for sugar and fatty foods feels too powerful to resist, it’s okay to indulge occasionally, but to help keep your cravings in check so you
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It’s very common to hear, “everything changes” after having your first baby. A lot of things do change, you’ll become a morning person, a shower will become a luxury, you will share everything and you’ll finally believe in love at first sight. But you’ll also experience emotional changes which turns out, are also largely neurological.
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While pregnant, you can’t help but wonder what your baby is up to. Researchers alike have been wondering the same thing and trying to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of what babies feel, taste, hear and see in the womb. If you’re an expecting mother, this new research scientists recently discovered will surely
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Being a new parent is awesome! And with the second brain (aka our phones) we have it a bit easier now trying to juggle it all. When that pregnancy and postpartum brain clouds in, there is a app for that. Crazy as it sounds, but spending quality time with your new bundle of joy, to
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We love our children from the moment we first see them and the need to nurture and protect is strong. We will do anything for their care and safety, but we can’t be with them every minute of every day. When they sleep, we use that time to catch up on house chores, office work
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