Robby So how do you work out your due date? Your expected due date will be calculated as 40 weeks from the first day of your last period because the first week of your pregnancy is actually counted as your last menstrual cycle (so before conception even actually takes place – just to confuse you even … Read more
Light bleeding or spotting during your first trimester is common. Here’s what it could mean (and when to seek help). During pregnancy, your body changes. A lot. And early on in pregnancy, you might experience some fairly significant hormonal changes. You may not feel your best due to mood swings, exhaustion, and morning sickness. However, … Read more
4 Lucille Ball On ‘I Love Lucy’ Via: picshype In its time, I Love Lucy made history. It was the first series in cinematic history where a real pregnant actress portrayed a pregnant character. However, despite the fact that it was groundbreaking, it wasn’t that simple. At the time, censors were really strict. Even though … Read more
Key Takeaways at 13 Weeks Pregnant Good news: You should hopefully start feeling more like yourself soon, as you enter your second trimester. The initial pregnancy exhaustion may fade and the nausea might too! The honeymoon phase of pregnancy is approaching, meaning you might get a burst of energy for a few weeks. You might … Read more
Is trapped wind common in pregnancy? It is. Progesterone is primarily to blame, according to Mr. Pat O’Brien, a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University College London Hospitals, for the discomfort that pregnant women experience from trapped wind. One of the main pregnancy hormones is progesterone, which is produced by the placenta to help … Read more
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What Does Early Pregnancy Discharge Look Like? Early pregnancy discharge is thin, milky white and has a mild smell. After you become pregnant, you might notice an increase in your usual discharge (called leukorrhea), thanks to more estrogen in your system and an increase in blood flow. And, really, you can have discharge any time … Read more
Belly photos – 6 weeks pregnant with twins Look at these mothers’ bellies, which are six weeks along and carrying twins! Early twin ultrasound at 6 weeks with twins What To Expect At a 6 Week Twin Pregnancy Ultrasound Expectant mothers who are unsure about whether they are carrying twins can receive a definitive answer … Read more
Is eating too much mango bad during pregnancy? Because mangoes are high in calories, eating more than one mango per day while pregnant may cause a quick weight gain. Mehak was initially hesitant but ultimately made the choice to address her mother-in-law’s primary worry. For many years, mangoes were picked unripe from trees and ripened … Read more
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