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eating healthy when pregnant

You already know it is important to eat a well-balanced diet, but it is even more important when you are pregnant. Keep in mind now you are eating for two. Whatever you eat, the baby eats as well. In fact the baby actually takes your nourishments so you must eat enough for both of you. The healthier you eat the better it is for the pregnancy and you. Never miss a meal while you are pregnant, especially breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and your baby has probably been waiting since he/she woke up in the middle of the night. You may learn that if you wait so long before eating you start to feel sick, this is your body telling you to eat. Do it! Make sure you are getting enough of the food you need daily.  It takes 4-6 servings of dairy a day for a healthy pregnancy, this can include some cheeses, milk, yogurt. This provides the baby with calcium which it will need to develop healthy growing bones. Adding extra calcium to your diet would not hurt you either, espec
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Planning a Baby Shower

Baby showers are a lot of fun, especially for pregnant mom-to-be. Not only is this something for the baby, but now she does not have to go out and buy. Before you throw a baby shower for someone there are a few things you should do to prepare. The first thing is figure out if this will be a surprise shower or not and if there will be a need to think about the best Beauty Products for Pregnant Women as part of the celebrations. There are benefits to both, the first one being if she knows she can help  you with a list of people that she would like to be there. However, if it is a surprise she will be touched that you cared enough to throw her a baby shower, but be careful you do not want to give her too much of surprise and put her in labor. Making the Guest List : When it comes to making the guest list things can get a little tricky. Find out if there is anyone that would be upset if they weren't invited. Never leave out close family or friends, at least give them the option of s
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Can a mother still breastfeed my baby while pregnant

Being pregnant does not mean you have to stop breastfeeding your child. Long ago doctors believed  it actually took nutrients away from the baby inside you, however that is not the case. Even today   we have people that believe this and they will argue with you the entire time.  Only you can   decide if you should stop breastfeeding your toddler or not. Do not let someone else make that   decision for you. Reasons to Stop A few reasons you might want to stop breastfeeding may be if you are feeling constantly drained of energy. Or maybe your child has started to bite. Sometimes your milk will just dry up, this is your  body's way of telling you that it has had enough and to take a break.  Mastitis could play a big  role in making you stop immediately as well. Mastitis is an infection in the breast when it is not   expressed enough and gets engorged. Stopping or Weaning If you do plan on stopping because you are pregnant and you continue to ponder Can a mother still breastfeed my bab
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ways to announce pregnancy

Whether you just found out you are are pregnant or you have known for a few months, announcing your pregnancy to family and friends can be a lot of fun. Some may want to wait until a certain time during their pregnancy, while others want to call everyone immediately after finding out themselves. Telling The Father Have a romantic dinner for two with candle lights, it may be your last time for a while, between morning sickness and raising your little one. Serve up baby carrots, baby back ribs and anything else you can think as baby. At the end, pour apple juice instead of wine and hand him a present. Inside you can have a tiny baby bib that says, I Love My Daddy or a pair of baby booties. When it comes to ways to announce pregnancy ; If you cannot tell the father right away because he is away on business, or deployed try sending him a care package. Inside the box place a few baby items, everything in blue and pink and a baby naming book in the center. Place a note on top of the book wit
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A Guide To Being Pregnant

The first step of your pregnancy, after seeing the little positive stick should to have it confirmed. Call immediately to have a pregnancy test done with your local doctor, you may be in luck and get in that same day or have to wait about a week or two. Patience will become your best friend during this  time or your worst enemy, waiting can become a very hard thing when you want to know for sure whether you are or aren't pregnant. More than likely you'll get a phone call a few days later to confirm it. Set up an appointment to see your OB/GYN or midwife as soon as possible, chances are you'll be meeting his/her staff before you ever meet them. This is the first appointment where your doctor/midwife will want to know all your medical history. If you have been pregnant, what types of sicknesses run in your family, etc. If you can, try making sure you know all of this ahead of time, maybe even have it all   down on paper so when he/she asks you are prepared. During the days o
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Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Morning sickness can be one of your first signs that you are pregnant.  This doesnít always mean that youíll get sick only in the morning. This can happen, morning, noon or night. It will normally occur in the first trimester or your pregnancy and end by the second, this isnít the case in all pregnancies though. Some women will continue with it until the very end of term. Nausea can happen immediately or you may get lucky and have no morning sickness at all. No one is for certain what causes morning sickness, it is a change in the body that happens during pregnancy. Many women seem to get sick after taking the prenatal pill, try taking it later in the day. Your doctor may even advise you to take some other form of vitamin instead of the pill. Always find out first with your doctor before taking anything new or taking yourself off medication, even prenatal pills. There are a few ways to minimize Morning Sickness During Pregnancy , but they donít work for everyone. Try keeping crackers o
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pregnancy and fitness

Keeping fit during your pregnancy is great for you, not only will it help you keep your body toned but it also can help when it comes time to push that baby out. Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only way to do that is to make sure you can. By excising or working out every day you are making sure you do not add fat to your body.  During labor it will be much easier to push the baby if you have been strengthening your leg and stomach muscles. Who knows, it may even make labor a little bit shorter.  Is not that what we all want? Plus when you are tired and just feeling a little blue, just by exercising you actually increase your energy. Here are a few quick things you can do to stay fit during pregnancy , without really having to break out a sweat. I am sure by now you have heard of yoga, this is a very good thing for you to practice, especially if you have not  always been in the best of shape. Not to worry, ther
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