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		<title>How to Remain Positive When You Aren&#8217;t Getting Pregnant</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>morrin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Attempting to conceive a child should be a enjoyable experience in more ways than one. Unfortunately, there are issues that may arise when trying to get pregnant.</strong> There are many factors that can contribute to infertility issues and they are downright frustrating. Trying to become pregnant and not succeeding can not only make your frustrated, sad and lose hope, but it can also cause confusion and animosity within your current relationship. Couples trying to conceive without success experience static in the relationship during a time when you are trying to work together towards a common goal, building a family.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Attempting to conceive a child should be a enjoyable experience in more ways than one. Unfortunately, there are issues that may arise when trying to get pregnant.</strong> There are many factors that can contribute to infertility issues and they are downright frustrating. Trying to become pregnant and not succeeding can not only make your frustrated, sad and lose hope, but it can also cause confusion and animosity within your current relationship. Couples trying to conceive without success experience static in the relationship during a time when you are trying to work together towards a common goal, building a family.</p>
<p>It is hard enough nowadays to maintain a healthy relationship, and when you have infertility issues pop up, it only makes things harder. When you tie that to the fact that every woman that has made up her mind to start family doesn&#8217;t need the stress of wondering whether or not she can have a baby on her mind. There is enough to worry about in life. You have probably tried the information on positions for conception and the different foods that you can eat.</p>
<p><em>Hopefully, you have not reached the decision to take fertility drugs; these can prove to be harmful, dangerous and pretty expensive.</em></p>
<p>There are some simple steps that you can take in order to conceive, and conceive quickly. It&#8217;s no wonder that this holistic approach has so many women flocking to this program. You can rid yourself of the headache and the issues that come along with not being able to get pregnant. There are steps that you can take right now to make your relationship a happy and healthy one.</p>
<p>Everyone wants to have a happy family and more importantly a happy baby. There are so many things that the doctors won&#8217;t tell you about getting pregnant from a holistic standpoint. It&#8217;s pretty scary how fast they are to prescribe a drug for anything nowadays. <strong>Please rests assure that there are some very simple steps that you can take towards getting pregnant and moving towards having a happy family.</strong></p>
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		<title>Reasons to Stay In Shape While Pregnant</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>roari</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Exercising while pregnant is safe as long as the workout routines fall into the low to moderate range of aerobic activity. In fact, working out while your pregnant has many health benefits, including the following:</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Exercising while pregnant is safe as long as the workout routines fall into the low to moderate range of aerobic activity. In fact, working out while your pregnant has many health benefits, including the following:</strong></p>
<p>Increased energy: Just as exercising when not pregnant is good for the mind and body, so is exercising when you&#8217;re expecting. With the many changes going on in your life, it&#8217;s important to perform activities that will reduce your stress and keep you focused on the bigger goal &#8211; creating a loving space for the new addition to your family.</p>
<p><em>Improved circulation: Bad circulation can have negative side effects on your body, including tingling and numbness in the extremities, aching feet, and cramps. Exercising is a good way to combat those negative effects.</em></p>
<p>Reduce labor complications: Through exercise you are preparing your body for labor. When you&#8217;re body is in good health and shape, the delivery will run with less complications, including the possibility of avoiding a C-section.</p>
<p>Cut the amount of weight you gain. It&#8217;s difficult to lose the baby weight once your pregnancy is over. Exercising throughout your pregnancy ensures you don&#8217;t gain a lot of weight. There&#8217;s also the added bonus that you won&#8217;t be completely out of shape cardio wise when you resume more intense workouts after you give birth.</p>
<p>Though the majority of pregnant women can exercise safely when pregnant, it is always a good idea to check with your doctor before you begin a workout regimen. <strong>There are some women who cannot exercise at all due to a delicate pregnancy. As a result, it&#8217;s always best to talk to your doctor about your workout plan.</strong></p>
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		<title>Early Signs of Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Coautor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em>When a woman is pregnant, nature gives tons of signs to let her know that she is not alone. Pregnancy symptoms are different for every woman. The symptoms may also vary in intensity and duration. Many times women mistake pregnancy symptoms with premenstrual problems.</em></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>When a woman is pregnant, nature gives tons of signs to let her know that she is not alone. Pregnancy symptoms are different for every woman. The symptoms may also vary in intensity and duration. Many times women mistake pregnancy symptoms with premenstrual problems.</em></p>
<p>The first sign of pregnancy is when a woman misses her period. Some women may even have period but it will be lighter than usual. Usually, women notice the signs around the time when they miss the monthly cycle.</p>
<p>Women are foresighted in nature when it comes to pregnancy. Tiredness, mood swings, puckish feeling, constipation, and heartburn are few signs that make a woman realize that she&#8217;s pregnant. Dullness, stiffness in the lower back and, sore breasts are early signs of pregnancy.</p>
<p><strong>When a woman becomes pregnant, her breasts begin to turn sore as nature begins to prepare them to produce milk. Increase in hormones leads to tender and extra sensitive nipples. In some women the nipples darken in color.</strong></p>
<p>Fatigue and exhaustion is also a common amongst the early signs of pregnancy. The constant dullness may lead a woman to take more rest than usual. Another giveaway is the frequent visits to the rest room.</p>
<p>Most women experience morning sickness when they take something on an empty stomach. Some women may face nausea during afternoon or evening, and some may feel queasy all day long. Craving for unusual foods in odd hours is also a common symptom. A pre-natal vitamin supplement or fish oil capsule can bring down cravings.</p>
<p>Heightened sensitivity to aromas is a symptom seen in most pregnant women. This is due to the estrogen that fills the body. Increased hormone levels may slow down digestive and bowel system which leads to constipation. This happens because the body tries to absorb as much nutrients as possible.</p>
<p><strong>With raging hormones, a pregnant woman is bound to be irritable. Even if it is a planned pregnancy a woman goes through emotional adjustment period.</strong> Although, it&#8217;s hard for men to understand but it is quite normal to feel mixed emotions. It&#8217;s important for a wife to make the husband understand the situation so that he can be supportive and understanding.</p>
<p>The best way to clear doubts is to take a pregnancy test at home. Take the test at least a day or two after you miss your period. If the pregnancy test result is negative, then its best advised to try again a few days later to be sure. For more assurance visit a medical clinic.</p>
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		<title>Insurance For Contraception</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Is our health care system biased when it comes to women? Some providers of health insurance cover prescribed drugs but rule out contraceptives for female workers.</strong> But isn&#8217;t this norm myopic because pregnancies that are not wanted incur high costs, not only financially but also to the health. The universal health agenda of the United States should take care of this problem, which should also include insurance coverage for contraception. Imagine how Viagra is covered while birth control pills and the like are not, that is enough cause for concern.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Is our health care system biased when it comes to women? Some providers of health insurance cover prescribed drugs but rule out contraceptives for female workers.</strong> But isn&#8217;t this norm myopic because pregnancies that are not wanted incur high costs, not only financially but also to the health. The universal health agenda of the United States should take care of this problem, which should also include insurance coverage for contraception. Imagine how Viagra is covered while birth control pills and the like are not, that is enough cause for concern.</p>
<p>The co-president of National Women&#8217;s Law Center, Marcia Greenberger testified to the senate that accessibility to consistent contraceptives is indispensable to the health of women, that the negligence of insurance providers to cover it has long term consequences, not only to women&#8217;s health but also to their children&#8217;s health as well. <strong>Contraception is a basic &amp; pressing need for the female employees and should not be neglected.</strong></p>
<p>Pregnancy is a condition exclusive to the female species and contraceptives that require prescriptions are those that are for women&#8217;s use. Thus, refusing to cover them puts women at a disadvantage translating into the unfair bias of insurance companies against a woman&#8217;s necessity. Without contraception, women are forced to have an abortion which incurs higher health expenses, not to mention the physical strain that their body is subjected to, as well as the psychological effects it places on the emotions. This emotional anxiety should be comparable to the stress caused by impotence on men. But why is it that insurers cover only the use of Viagra?</p>
<p>If that argument is not enough to convince, then how about finances, contraception should be counted as preventive health care. The expenses involved in using contraceptives are very minimal compared to the price of: pre-natal check ups, ultra sound, vitamins, etc.; labor &amp; delivery in a hospital including a few days stay for recovery, not to mention c-section cases; postnatal care including infant care; and many more health-related expenses associated with pregnancy.</p>
<p><strong>Consequently, it all boils down to the old adage &#8220;prevention is better than the cure.&#8221; A lot of expense can be saved if contraception is included in the coverage of insurance.</strong> The new health reform bill should include this issue in its entirety. Not only can we lessen the cost of protecting women&#8217;s overall health but we can also ensure their reproductive health.</p>
<p>If equity isn&#8217;t a convincing enough argument, then money should to it. Contraception can be considered preventative care. Dollars spent on contraception are nothing compared to the cost of pre-natal, labor, newborn care, and other pregnancy-related health coverage. Congress could act and demand that all insurance companies cover contraceptives for women, or we could switch to a national health plan that would cover all women. <strong>Either way, offering contraception as covered prescriptions results in less money spent and healthier women.</strong></p>
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		<title>Tips for Getting Pregnant in the Easiest Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>If you are interested in getting pregnant, start taking certain measures to change the lifestyle to achieve success in your mission.</strong> Many modern females wish to get pregnant, but cannot achieve so due to these factors, we are discussing here. Hence, you need to understand the subject of reproductive system and the functions of the female body so that you can play the part to attain pregnancy.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>If you are interested in getting pregnant, start taking certain measures to change the lifestyle to achieve success in your mission.</strong> Many modern females wish to get pregnant, but cannot achieve so due to these factors, we are discussing here. Hence, you need to understand the subject of reproductive system and the functions of the female body so that you can play the part to attain pregnancy.</p>
<p>Health is an important factor in this subject. You should be healthy and the body system should complement early conceive. Leave ill habits that damage the health such as smoking, taking of alcohol and excess intake of tea and coffee. All these actions are for the safety of the baby, which should be given top priority. If you are taking birth control medicines, you should stop it immediately.</p>
<p><em><strong>Start a new lifestyle of enjoyment and relaxation without stress, which can obstruct ovulation and make things difficult.</strong></em> Visit the obstetrician and know the fertility cycle and details of basal body temperature, which indicates the correct time of ovulation to engage in acts for pregnancy. Your male partner should get checked by the doctor for sperm count. Your doctor is able to recommend suitable positions for intimate relationship to increase the chances of optimistic results, which you should try. Experts believe that the missionary position is favorable for the journey of the sperm to the ovary, though there is no absolute proof. People have benefited from the action and hence you do not lose anything by trying it.</p>
<p>Create a positive atmosphere for the female organ for better reception of sperm by avoiding vaginal douche, sprays, perfumed tampons, which repels the entry of sperm and hinders the process of getting pregnant. Use only those lubricants, which are advised by the doctor to protect easy access of sperm. <strong>It is wise to understand early symptoms of pregnancy so that it is retained and nurtured properly.</strong></p>
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		<title>PCOS Fertility Problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sewil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>The percentage of women that are likely to experience Polycystic Ovary Syndrome today varies between 5 &#8211; 10%.</strong></em> There is an uncertainty regarding the percentage, because many women don&#8217;t come in to get diagnosed until they want to get pregnant and discover that they have a PCOS fertility problem. Women diagnosed with the condition may experience difficulty in conceiving a baby, or at the least, experience miscarriages during pregnancy. That being said, there are treatments for PCOS fertility issues that will allow a woman to fulfill her dream of having a baby.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>The percentage of women that are likely to experience Polycystic Ovary Syndrome today varies between 5 &#8211; 10%.</strong></em> There is an uncertainty regarding the percentage, because many women don&#8217;t come in to get diagnosed until they want to get pregnant and discover that they have a PCOS fertility problem. Women diagnosed with the condition may experience difficulty in conceiving a baby, or at the least, experience miscarriages during pregnancy. That being said, there are treatments for PCOS fertility issues that will allow a woman to fulfill her dream of having a baby.</p>
<p><strong>PCOS is the main cause of women not being able to get pregnant because of non-ovulation.</strong> Studies have shown that women who suffer from PCOS have an abnormal menstrual cycle, and an elevated insulin level which causes fat to accumulate in the body. This is also one of the main causes of elevated male hormones produced in the female body.</p>
<p>Regarding the PCOS fertility issue and how to deal with it, as a first line of defense, medication is often recommended. They are used to correct the imbalance in the female body which is supposed to help a woman ovulate. Medication such as Clomid is usually prescribed to help ovulation by allowing the brain to signal the need to produce estrogen which is responsible for raising a woman&#8217;s LH and FSH levels. Other medications may also be prescribed, consult your gynecologist.</p>
<p><strong>It is important to consider the natural aspect of the body and its reaction to PCOS. A proper diet is also essential in developing a proper cycle to promote healthy ovulation.</strong> Actually, weight loss of about 5-10% can increase the frequency of ovulation cycles in a woman. Women with a PCOS fertility issue should consider following a diet to consume healthy food such as vegetables and fiber-rich food. The idea is to control the level of insulin by having controlled food intake. Organic food is also recommended to help women with PCOS fertility conditions.</p>
<p>It is also just as important to get yourself into the habit of daily exercise. It does not have to be an intensive workout; just enough for you to help your body gain proper metabolism and lose excess weight. The idea is to lower the weight and the insulin level which helps in fertility. Aerobics, yoga, and jogging are good ways to get you into the groove of proper exercise. Always get the agreement of your medical professional whatever course of action you decide.</p>
<p><strong>Remember, just because you have a PCOS fertility problem does not mean there is nothing you can do about it.</strong> That is an incorrect assumption. You may still be able to ovulate, conceive, and bring a child into this world. With the proper guidance, medication, and alternative treatments you will be surprised how soon you will be holding your own baby in your arms.</p>
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		<title>Help Me Get Pregnant</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alyssa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Getting pregnant is the most important part of any woman&#8217;s life and no one wants to have any complications in it. As this is a very great happiness especially for a woman.</strong> So getting this done nicely and in a smooth-healthy manner is very important. Getting pregnant is all about how you thing and how you prepare yourself for it. For you to get perfect results you have to work really hard on what you call as measures that are required before achieving anything. We can discuss a few general things that you should consider surely before you think about getting pregnant.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Getting pregnant is the most important part of any woman&#8217;s life and no one wants to have any complications in it. As this is a very great happiness especially for a woman.</strong> So getting this done nicely and in a smooth-healthy manner is very important. Getting pregnant is all about how you thing and how you prepare yourself for it. For you to get perfect results you have to work really hard on what you call as measures that are required before achieving anything. We can discuss a few general things that you should consider surely before you think about getting pregnant.</p>
<p>First of all as I said getting pregnant is dependent on how you think about it. I said this because this is really important in achieving anything. You have to take it really easy and what you think is that you can really do it in a perfect manner. You have to believe in yourself surely to get your 9-months of pregnancy pass away smoothly. <strong>You can call this synonymously as confidence, confidence on your own abilities and strengths.</strong></p>
<p>The other things are all related to your environment and conditions in what you put your body in. In these two parts you have many things to take care of, like your surroundings; you have to make them perfectly healthy for you and your upcoming child. You have to take care of each and every part that surrounds you. Make them nice clean and perfectly healthy in each and every respect. The next part is that you have to consult your personnel physician; the main adviser who can guide you for the whole process.</p>
<p>From your diet to medicine and from medicine to exercise/fitness, physician is the one who will guide you perfectly depending on your body type, because each human being&#8217;s body type and cycle are different. So consult a qualified physician for your pregnancy. And follow his instruction strictly. The next thing is that you keep yourself fit. To achieve a good fitness level you have to do different exercises regularly that your physician prescribes you. The other thing is that whatever the physician prescribes you; you have to follow that strictly and don&#8217;t make any mistakes because they can cost you many complications in your pregnancy.</p>
<p><strong>The next thing is the diet; this is the main part that you have to emphasize on. Take healthy diet which makes you healthy to conceive.</strong> Healthy diet will assure you a smooth 9-months journey after which you will attain results which are true happiness of one&#8217;s life. To achieve this true happiness, believe me you have to work hard. In the ending I would like to advise you that whatever you find from internet, info magazines, your friend and family etc. They are all the general instructions which can be helpful for you but for perfect treatment and advises you should always and consistently consult a qualified doctor, because he will guide you perfectly after assessing your physical condition.</p>
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		<title>9 Tips for Combating Pregnancy Morning Sickness</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jojo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>For many expectant mothers, severe morning sickness can cause such discomfort that it can be difficult to get through your days &#8211; not just your mornings.</strong> There are things you can do, however, to reduce its frequency, intensity and perhaps even eliminate your pregnancy morning sickness altogether.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>For many expectant mothers, severe morning sickness can cause such discomfort that it can be difficult to get through your days &#8211; not just your mornings.</strong> There are things you can do, however, to reduce its frequency, intensity and perhaps even eliminate your pregnancy morning sickness altogether.</p>
<p><em>Here are 9 tips every pregnant woman looking for morning sickness remedies should see for combating pregnancy nausea.</em></p>
<p>1. Get plenty of rest. That means more sleep and more time off your feet. Research has shown that women who get plenty of rest have fewer morning sickness symptoms. Rest can be as important as exercise to a healthy pregnancy.</p>
<p>2. Drink plenty of water. In the case of morning sickness, water keeps your stomach full and your body well flushed of toxins that can make your life more difficult.</p>
<p>3. Eat frequently. Consuming food often throughout the day will help keep your stomach full and busy. A busy stomach is less likely to get nauseous or queasy. It will also help you avoid snack foods which can load you up with sickening sugar and fat.</p>
<p><strong>4. Keep your portions small. A full stomach can cause you problems, and big portions of food cause blood sugar spikes that also lead to pregnancy nausea. Try eating less every time you eat and you may be sick less, too.</strong></p>
<p>5. Avoid spicy foods. Even onions and garlic can upset your stomach, so lay off the Mexican and perhaps the Italian, too. Go for blander foods during pregnancy, then celebrate with some spice once the baby arrives.</p>
<p>6. Get lots of vitamin B. Vitamin B helps your liver function at its best, and that can deliver morning sickness relief. Get this important vitamin in many whole grains, bananas, avocados and nuts. Chicken is a good source, too.</p>
<p>7. Eat some foods proven to help remedy pregnancy nausea. When you have symptoms, a few saltine crackers can fill your stomach, absorb excess acid and make you better. Ginger also helps fight pregnancy nausea, and so does peppermint and cinnamon.</p>
<p>8. Go for acupressure. It&#8217;s one of the best morning sickness remedies. There are no needles, and you can find skilled practitioners in lots of places. You can also learn to do it yourself. It&#8217;s completely safe and many experts confirm that it helps bring pregnancy nausea relief.</p>
<p><strong>9. Go for medicine if you must. If nothing else works, doctors can prescribe medicines that will help combat your nausea during pregnancy, but you may feel drowsy, anxious or groggy, so avoid them if you can.</strong> Natural dietary solutions are best.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In pregnancy, some women experience many signs and symptoms, while others experience few. If you suspect that you&#8217;re pregnant, confirm it.</strong> If the results are positive, make an appointment with your health care provider and start taking prenatal visits. Good nutrition and early prenatal care give your baby the best possible start in life. You can then start monitoring your pregnancy week by week.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>In pregnancy, some women experience many signs and symptoms, while others experience few. If you suspect that you&#8217;re pregnant, confirm it.</strong> If the results are positive, make an appointment with your health care provider and start taking prenatal visits. Good nutrition and early prenatal care give your baby the best possible start in life. You can then start monitoring your pregnancy week by week.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Over the next few months, you are going to see a lot of changes to yourself, the baby that is growing inside you and your life in general.</span> A pregnancy week by week will provide you information about your baby&#8217;s developments from conception to birth.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pregnancy Week By Week</span></p>
<p>Having a family is definitely a blessing and becoming a good expecting mother is a fantastic feeling to take place in a woman&#8217;s living. This is such a memorable and unforgettable event. However, you may want to know what others think about pregnancy. Most women think of pregnancy as lasting nine months, but doctors and health care providers don&#8217;t like to use months when calculating pregnancy. The use weeks, as this is considered more precise. There are always seven days in a week, but not all months will have for weeks and some months last five weeks.</p>
<p>The average pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, or 280 days, although most babies are born a few weeks before or after this 40 week period. Babies born between 37 and 42 weeks are considered full term. Babies born before 37 weeks are called &#8220;preterm,&#8221; and those born after 42 weeks are called &#8220;post term&#8221;.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You Body During Pregnancy</span></p>
<p><strong>The body will begin to undergo an amazing series of changes over the next nine months.</strong> During the first months, morning sickness may happen anytime throughout the day (usually happens between two to six weeks of gestation). Your period will cease, or you will experience light spotting as the embryo implants itself in your uterus. Your breast may also become slightly fuller and tender, and you will feel more urge to urinate frequently because your growing uterus puts pressure on your bladder. You may also experience fatigue and mood swings. But how will you remember it all? A week by week pregnancy calendar can help you.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Is Pregnancy Week By Week Calendar?</span></p>
<p>It is a way to provide you with knowledge about each week of your pregnancy. You&#8217;ll find out exactly how many weeks pregnant you are and what is going on with your baby during your pregnancy and what changes to expect during pregnancy. A pregnancy calendar will give you details on your baby&#8217;s development and what is happening to mum during pregnancy. This is made for you to get all the pregnancy awareness you need.</p>
<p>A week by week pregnancy calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in your body and baby, signs and symptoms of pregnancy, fetal development and growth images, and advice from other expectant mums broken down by trimester or week by week. <strong>Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby&#8217;s development, as well as a comprehensive explanation of the changes taking place inside your body.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>A lot of issues come up when you discover that you are pregnant. One of the most important is that of weight gain. You don&#8217;t want to gain too much, as it may be hard to lose it after the child is born.</strong> On the other hand, you need to consume enough so that both you and the child meet your nutrition needs. It can be a delicate balancing act.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A lot of issues come up when you discover that you are pregnant. One of the most important is that of weight gain. You don&#8217;t want to gain too much, as it may be hard to lose it after the child is born.</strong> On the other hand, you need to consume enough so that both you and the child meet your nutrition needs. It can be a delicate balancing act.</p>
<p>Your doctor will tell you a range of weight gain that will suit your size and body type. Usually it&#8217;s in the neighborhood of twenty-five pounds. If you can keep it around that, you should lose most of the belly soon after your child arrives. The weight of the baby, the amniotic fluid and the placenta will take up most of that.</p>
<p><em>Managing that feat can be problematic from at least two sources. One is morning sickness, and the other is hunger. Both can be dealt with at home most of the time, though if the nausea and vomiting are all day visitors, you may need to talk to your OB.</em></p>
<p>Morning Sickness: The exact reason women have this problem isn&#8217;t clear, but it is usually brought on by the smell or taste of triggers. It isn&#8217;t the same for each woman nor is it the same for each pregnancy. Some scientists believe it may have something to do with toxins that might be present.</p>
<p>No matter the reason, it&#8217;s extremely uncomfortable and highly annoying. There are a few things you can do about it, though. The advice my mother gave me was to keep a packet of saltine crackers by my bed and eat a couple of them before I got up. That worked for pregnancy #2, but not for #1.</p>
<p><strong>Peppermint or basil tea may also help you overcome the sensation, though when it comes to herbs during pregnancy it is always best to ask your doctor. Many herbs can cross the placental barrier and cause problems for the baby.</strong></p>
<p>Hunger: While you&#8217;re never exactly eating for two, in the last stages of pregnancy you will need to consume more calories so that the baby can grow properly. Most of the time, that should be about 300 extra calories.</p>
<p>What you choose to eat will have a big role in whether or not you are hungry all of the time. If you eat filling foods that are low in calories, you are likely to avoid the problem most of the time. Look for foods with healthy fats such as avocados and olive oil, and avoid the higher calorie foods like fried chicken.</p>
<p>Cravings: They are real, and some of the time, they serve a purpose. If you find yourself craving something healthy, such as orange juice or milk, your body could be telling you that it needs the nutrients found in these items. On the other hand, if you&#8217;re craving a huge burger, it may be more of a need for comfort foods. You may want to avoid giving in to that kind of desire.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pregnancy is hard on your body, but you can get through it without gaining a lot of weight if you put your mind to it. Ask your doctor about how much you should gain and when in the pregnancy you should concentrate on it. You may also want to ask about exercises that are safe while you&#8217;re carrying the baby.</span></p>
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