Snoogle Pregnancy Pillow

Product Name:  Snoogle Pregnancy Pillow
Submitted by:  Sarah Grant; Rosamond, CA
Rating:  8
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description:   The Snoogle Pregnancy pillow is a pre-shaped pillow designed to support your back, neck, hips, and growing belly while in the 2nd-3rd trimesters of pregnancy.  The way it is designed makes it easy for an expectant mommy to sleep on her [...]

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Baby Shower Decorating Ideas

I’ve never met a shower hostess who didn’t run around like a crazy woman cleaning her house before the guest arrived. Sure there are those whose house always looks meticulous, but many houses get the deep clean only when company arrives.
It’s a given that the house will be clean, but the one thing that the [...]

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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

You are probably fully aware of what kinds of food you SHOULD eat during your pregnancy. But did you also know that what you DON’T eat at this time can be just as important?
Fish
While it’s true that fish is an excellent source for iron, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, there are some fish that [...]

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Trouble Conceiving? Tips for Raising Your Chances

Everywhere you look, it seems like everyone has a baby. Maybe it’s your neighbors, friends, or just famous people on T.V. This can make the fact that you can’t seem to get pregnant even more disconcerting.
Before you get frustrated or upset, remember that your chances of having a child are better than they’ve ever been. [...]

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How Do You Decorate the Nursery if You Don’t Know the Baby’s Gender?

So you have decided NOT to find out the sex of your baby. That’s cool – I decided not to find out with my first 2 and then opted to know with the last one. Although it is a great decision, it can be a challenge when it comes to decorating the nursery. [...]

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What to Expect During an Emergency C-Section

Reasons for having an emergency C-section
There are times when a woman needs help during labor and delivery, and inducing labor is not an option. The only other solution is to do a Caesarean delivery, or C-section.
These times include the following:

If your baby stops moving down the birth canal and your cervix is no longer dilating.
If [...]

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Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

As an expectant mother, your top priority should be healthy eating. Many women use their pregnancy as an excuse to “eat for two.” This is the worst possible thing you could do to yourself and your baby.
Here are a few healthy eating during pregnancy tips:
Healthy Eating Tips for Expecting Moms – The American Dietetic Association [...]

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How Much Weight Should You Gain?

Whether you want to admit it or not, you will gain weight during pregnancy. It is necessary for your baby’s growth and development. But just how much weight you gain is going to be a factor in how easy it will be to take the pounds off after the baby is born.
How much weight you [...]

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Activities to Avoid While Pregnant

Day to day life is challenging enough but when you add pregnancy to that mix, your body may undergo a major workout without visiting a gym. And you end up with a back ache, morning sickness (sometimes lasting all day), and exhaustion.
Before you end up exhausted and sore, here are some activities that should be [...]

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What to Expect After a Vaginal Delivery

Your recovery from vaginal birth will depend a lot on what kind of pregnancy you experienced.
For example, was your pregnancy and delivery a fairly normal one, or were you blessed with one or more of these nagging problems: back pain; hemorrhoids; constipation; or varicose veins? At least 50% of all new mothers have some sort [...]

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