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When Should You Announce Your Pregnancy?

If you’re pregnant, you might be over the moon. You might want to shout it from the rooftops and write it in the stars. Those are natural feelings. Or perhaps you are scared, unsure how to feel, or worried. Those are perfectly natural, too. How...

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Presumptive, Probable and Positive Signs of Pregnancy

Am I pregnant? If you’re trying to get pregnant you may ask this question with hope and excitement. If you’re not trying to get pregnant, you may ask it with apprehension and concern. Either way, it’s nice to know whether you have a bun in...

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Particular Pains of the Last Month of Pregnancy

You’ve made it through morning sickness (more like all day sickness). You’ve gained weight and outgrown all your clothes. You’re readying the nursery and picking out a car seat. You’re in the home stretch! But now you’re dealing with all kinds of issues, from odd...

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A Guide to Natural Childbirth

If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably been doing research about different birth options. A traditional western birth occurs in a hospital and includes an epidural to ease pain and often Pitocin to speed contractions and keep labor from stalling. Some feel, however, that these medical interventions...

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Must-Have Items for the Last Month of Pregnancy

Don’t let all the aches and pains of late pregnancy get you down. There are some wonderful products that can help you feel comfortable in your last four weeks. Be sure you don’t miss these must-have items for surviving the last month of pregnancy!

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All the Pregnancy Tests! What Works and What Doesn't

Am I Pregnant? If this is a question you’re asking yourself, you likely don’t want to wait for an answer! Perhaps you’ve seen videos or read stories about homemade pregnancy tests, and perhaps you’re tempted to try them. If so, we’re here to help. We’ve...

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22 Fun Ways to Tell Your Husband You’re Pregnant

There are so many wonderful things about being pregnant. One of them is fun pregnancy announcements! While you may choose to wait for the right time to reveal your pregnancy to most of the people you know, you probably want to tell your husband right...

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The History of the Onesie

A striped onesie. Photo Credit What is a Onesie?  If you have children, or if you’ve ever been to a baby shower, you probably know what a onesie is. It’s a versatile piece of clothing that can be used in layers to keep baby warm,...

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How Hugs and Kisses Help Your Babies and Kiddos

How many hugs do we need a day? Family therapist Virginia Satir once famously said, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Why is this true? What are the...

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