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Pregnancy can almost feel as if you’re not in control. Your emotions are sent out of whack, tiger stripes are the new fashion and your breasts have doubled in size. The typical joys of pregnancy can become overwhelming but tingling feet during pregnancy isn’t always a symptom that has its own spotlight. So why are […]

Pregnancy is the glorious recognition that your body is creating new life. With the pregnancy fatigue and sickness donning your body the last thing you want is a sinus infection. But behold, germs now see you as an easy target with your immunity lowered. How to treat a sinus infection while pregnant? Is it as

While some pain is normal during pregnancy, muscle spasms can be painful and discomforting. No words can explain the excruciating pain in your legs, back, or abdomen, which strikes suddenly and disappears within seconds. Luckily, various prescription and over-the-counter medicine for managing pain/discomfort are available. But is the regular taking of muscle relaxers a safe

During my first pregnancy, everything was going well until I bought a new cat. Since then, I would sneeze endlessly thanks to a serious fur allergy. While I felt bad about the decision to sell the cat, what worried me most was whether the sneezing impacted my unborn munchkin. Have you also experienced frequent sneezing

Feeling a tingling in your fingers? Losing your grip a bit? Feeling like your strength is compromised? Being pregnant doesn’t only affect your stomach it can affect your entire body. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be a very real and frustrating condition but if these symptoms are new to you it begs the question does pregnancy

Feeling your baby move fills you with wonder and awe that finally you have solid physical evidence there is a baby inside of you. As amazing as this may feel, the moments you experience differ within each trimester. We are told the importance of noticing no movement but what does it mean when you have

Being pregnant leaves you feeling more alert and in tune with the different sensations that run through your body. From time to time, you may have concerns that plague your mind with ‘what if’s.’ The hardest part about pregnancy is fear of the unknown so when you begin to have belly numbness during pregnancy it

While pregnant, you don’t want to do anything that may harm your unborn baby. It’s wise to consider what you eat and how you sleep; interestingly, your walking style may also become a concern. Taking a cold shower has been a debatable topic for years. Some experts recommend it, while others warn against cold/ice baths.

During her second month of pregnancy, my cousin Jenny discovered snacking as a secret remedy for morning sickness. Since then, everything has been running smoothly. But, While she experiences less nausea and vomiting, Jenny is now weightier, and her bump seems to grow rapidly. Weight gain is normal during pregnancy. Surprisingly, the pounds are distributed

There’s no feeling quite like the sensation of a baby kicking inside your pregnant belly. Babies are cozy and protected in the womb and sometimes it can be hard for expectant moms to feel those first fluttery movements. Pregnant women may try to encourage their baby to move by shaking their bump, but can shaking