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week 30

December 4th, 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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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

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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

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

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

10 Ways Pregnancy Can Damage Your Body

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but during those magical nine months you may notice that you experience some rather odd symptoms. Fortunately, for the most

Can I Take Antihistamines While I’m Pregnant? (Claritin®, Zyrtec® etc)

Written by our resident Pharmacist, Yeniset Santana. Antihistamines are a common over the counter medication that most of us have used at one time or

Craving Weird Smells – The Pregnancy Super Power No-one Wants!

You might have heard of having strange food cravings during pregnancy, but have you ever heard of craving smells too? The sense of smell can

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.

7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

Almost every mother looks forward to the day her baby will be born with a mixture of excitement and fear. What will happen that day?

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Does Sex Feel the Same After Giving Birth Vaginally?

Sex after giving birth. It’s on every new Mom’s mind at some point during or after pregnancy. Will it hurt? How long until you’ll be

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

The umbilical cord is vital for a fetus in the womb. It attaches the baby’s abdomen (where its belly button will eventually be) to the

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