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week 29

December 3rd, 2023

Welcome to the Pregged pregnancy week-by-week series. Each week-by-week post is separated into three handy sections. 1. Mom – Section one

Pregnancy

week 28

December 2nd, 2023

Welcome to the Pregged pregnancy week-by-week series. Each week-by-week post is separated into three handy sections. 1. Mom – Section one

Pregnancy

week 27

December 1st, 2023

Welcome to the Pregged pregnancy week-by-week series. Each week-by-week post is separated into three handy sections. 1. Mom – Section one

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Week 7

November 29th, 2023

Welcome to the Pregged pregnancy week-by-week series. Each week-by-week post is separated into three handy sections. 1. Mom – Section one

Dads

How Can I Best Look After my Pregnant Girlfriend?

November 22nd, 2023

Whether you have been trying for a pregnancy, or you have discovered your partner is pregnant unexpectedly, it’s time to

Mental Health

Which Anti Depression Pills Are Safe to Take in Pregnancy?

November 17th, 2023

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) like Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and Sertraline (Zoloft) are commonly

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Mental Health

Weird Dreams During Pregnancy – What They Mean & Why We Have Them

November 16th, 2023

We all dream 3-4 times each night, but 90% of these dreams don’t come close to dreams you have when

Pregnancy

when to go to hospital in labor

November 15th, 2023

Getting Pregnant

Is it Possible to Get Pregnant on The Last Day of Your Period?

November 14th, 2023

When it comes to figuring out when is the best time to try and conceive, and when is the best

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Pregnancy

Coping with pregnancy after sexual assault or rape

November 13th, 2023

In 2017, the latest Crime Survey of England and Wales reported one in five British women were victims of a

Should I Buy a Home Fetal Doppler? Are They Safe?

Fetal dopplers for home use are now widely available and many parents-to-be understandably like the idea of being able to check on baby whenever they

Strep B Infection in Pregnancy – Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment

Strep B. Heard of it? Possibly not—until you’re pregnant. Here’s the lowdown on what Strep B is, why it’s important, and how it is treated.

Faint Pregnancy Test Line is Very Light – Am I Pregnant or Not?

So you’ve taken a home pregnancy test (HPT). And you’re not sure if it’s the light or your eyes or some kind of a positive

8 Things NOT to do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy (and Why)

When you find out you’re pregnant, the first thing that happens is… well, emotions. All the emotions. But when you’ve had a chance to catch

10 Ways to Make Sure You Have a Healthy Bond with Your Baby

New parents, and new moms in particular, have a lot on their mind when it comes to “things you mustn’t get wrong with your newborn.”

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8 Ovulation Myths to Ignore When You Want to Get Pregnant

When you’re trying to get pregnant it’s normal to start spending a lot of time thinking about ovulation. If you get pregnant very easily you

What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

Are you thinking about asking for an elective induction? Or has your healthcare provider suggested you have one? Either way it’s important to know the

5 Ways to Cope with OCD in Pregnancy

Written by Psychologist Nikolina Miljus. One in 100 pregnant women will experience obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms for the first time in pregnancy or OCD pregnancy. For women

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

What Causes Rectal Pain During Pregnancy? The reason is pretty simple—the uterus expands in size, the baby keeps growing, the placenta weighs another pound or

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

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