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Are we too impatient about getting pregnant?
I'm noticing a trend and I wonder if you see it too - people who are really upset when they don't get pregnant the first month or so that they are trying to conceive. Don't get me wrong, I get why they'd be upset pregnancy-wise, but <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/gettingpregnant/qt/gettingpregnant.htm">realistically and statistically</a>, conception doesn't work that way. Part of it is, in my opinion, that we spend so much time worrying about avoiding pregnancy and thinking about birth control, that we honestly believe that one time we don't use birth control we'll get pregnant. If it works that way when you don't want to get pregnant, surely it works that way when you do want to get pregnant. The current recommendations are that you should seek help after twelve months of trying to conceive with well timed intercourse. (This number drops to six months if you are over 35.) I certainly think that there are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/a/symptomsrisks.htm">times when you could be seen sooner</a> and certainly I'd advocate that everyone who wants to get pregnant should start with a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/gettingpregnant/a/planningpreg.htm">preconception check up</a>. That would be a great time to talk about ways to identify when you ovulate so that you can do your part for the well-timed intercourse portion. Certainly infertility is a problem, but you're not infertile if you've only been trying a month or two. My best guess is what you need to start with is some advice on charting your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/gettingpregnant/qt/menstrualcycle.htm">menstrual cycle</a> to pinpoint <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/ovulatio1/a/signsovulation.htm">ovulation</a>. The good news is that having this information will help you get pregnant sooner, or be more prepared when you see someone about your cycles. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messages&webtag=ab-pregnancy&tid=73850">What do you think is causing us to be so anxious?</a> Related: <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/gettingpregnant/a/planningpreg.htm">Preconception Check Up</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/gettingpregnant/qt/menstrualcycle.htm">Menstrual Cycle Basics</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/ovulatio1/a/signsovulation.htm">5 Signs You're Ovulating</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/gettingpregnant/qt/gettingpregnant.htm">How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/gettingpregnant/l/blcalovulate.htm">Ovulation Calculator</a></li> </ul><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/03/are-we-too-impatient-about-getting-pregnant.htm">Are we too impatient about getting pregnant?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 11:02:02.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/03/are-we-too-impatient-about-getting-pregnant.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/03/are-we-too-impatient-about-getting-pregnant.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/03/are-we-too-impatient-about-getting-pregnant.htm&zItl=Are we too impatient about getting pregnant?">Email this</a>
Budgeting for Breastfeeding
One of the important reasons that many families list for breastfeeding is that it is free. This is a true statement. But I'm here to offer you some advice. Set some money aside for breastfeeding costs. You might use this money for a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/newbornbabies/qt/whentocalllc.htm">lactation consultant</a>, a nursing bra, a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/babyproducts/bb/bybbreastpump.htm">breast pump</a>... And yet these costs might come as a budgetary shock if you haven't planned for it. Worst case scenario, you budget the money and don't use it. Then take the money and go get a massage or spend it on yourself in some other pampering way. Related: <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/babyproducts/bb/bybbreastpump.htm">Before You Buy a Breast Pump</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/newbornbabies/qt/whentocalllc.htm">When to Call a Lactation Consultant</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/feedingyourbaby/a/breastfeedclass.htm">5 Signs You Have a Breastfeeding Class</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/c/ec/69.htm">Breastfeeding Class Online</a> </li> </ul> Thrifty Thursday from About.com Parenting <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://preschoolers.about.com/b/2010/09/02/thrifty-thursday-trade-in-baby-gear-at-toys-r-us-get-25-percent-off.htm">Trade in Baby Gear at Toys "R" Us, Get 25 Percent Off</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2010/09/02/thrifty-thursday-get-your-hair-cut-at-great-clips-and-receive-a-coupon-for-10-off-at-old-navy.htm">Get Your Hair Cut at Great Clips, and Receive a Coupon for $10 Off at Old Navy</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stayathomemoms.about.com/b/2010/09/02/thrifty-thursday-sell-your-old-sporting-goods-today.htm">Sell Your Old Sporting Goods Today</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/a/257263.htm">Budgeting for Breastfeeding</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://parentingteens.about.com/b/2010/09/02/money-saving-tips-purchase-snacks-at-the-grocery-store.htm">Purchase Snacks at the Grocery Store</a></li> </ul><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/02/budgeting-for-breastfeeding.htm">Budgeting for Breastfeeding</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 05:00:37.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/02/budgeting-for-breastfeeding.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/02/budgeting-for-breastfeeding.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/02/budgeting-for-breastfeeding.htm&zItl=Budgeting for Breastfeeding">Email this</a>
36 Weeks Pregnant with a Baby Girl
<a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/od/trimesterguide/ig/3rd-Trimester-Belly-Gallery/"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/pregnancy/1/H/S/r/3/10nagel36bellygirl.jpg" alt="36 Weeks Pregnant Belly - Baby Girl - Second Pregnancy" /> 36 Weeks Pregnant with a Baby Girl</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/07/19/wordless-wednesday-submissions.htm">Wordless Wednesday Submissions</a> Photo © A. Nagel<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/01/36-weeks-pregnant-with-a-baby-girl.htm">36 Weeks Pregnant with a Baby Girl</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 09:27:55.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/01/36-weeks-pregnant-with-a-baby-girl.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/01/36-weeks-pregnant-with-a-baby-girl.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/09/01/36-weeks-pregnant-with-a-baby-girl.htm&zItl=36 Weeks Pregnant with a Baby Girl">Email this</a>
Laboring on Labor Day
Labor Day is next Monday in the US and I have always thought it was funny to be in labor on Labor Day. I actually came very close two years ago, having my daughter on Labor Day Weekend. But <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/birthstories/a/ochobirth.htm">she was born the day before Labor Day</a>, August 31st. It was a lovely <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/waterbirth/a/reasonsforwaterbirth.htm">water birth</a>, though I hadn't planned on the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/waterbirth/a/waterbirth.htm">water birth</a>! What about it - do you think about laboring on Labor day? Or other special days? Anyone anxious to have a Labor Day baby?<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/31/laboring-on-labor-day.htm">Laboring on Labor Day</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 09:27:47.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/31/laboring-on-labor-day.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/31/laboring-on-labor-day.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/31/laboring-on-labor-day.htm&zItl=Laboring on Labor Day">Email this</a>
Do you enjoy talking to other moms?
Talking to other pregnant women and mothers was something I didn't quite appreciate when I was pregnant as much as I realize now. It was the groups that I joined and the friendships that I formed with each of my pregnancies that really helped me learn and grow as a parent. Together as a collective group, all due around the same time, would discuss what was going on with our bodies and our babies. We'd share stories and offer advice. It was a really neat way to share what I knew and to learn from other moms. In the end we each made decisions that were right for us, but we all agreed that we felt supported and stronger because of the relationships. Years later, I'm still active in many of the groups I joined when I was pregnant. And we're still busy supporting each other as our kids grow. Won't you join one of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/duedates/a/duedateforums.htm">due date groups</a> and try it yourself?<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/30/do-you-enjoy-talking-to-other-moms.htm">Do you enjoy talking to other moms?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 09:20:40.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/30/do-you-enjoy-talking-to-other-moms.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/30/do-you-enjoy-talking-to-other-moms.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/30/do-you-enjoy-talking-to-other-moms.htm&zItl=Do you enjoy talking to other moms?">Email this</a>
Baby Shower Diaper Cake
<img src="http://z.about.com/d/pregnancy/1/5/o/f/3/diapercake10.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="170" /> Okay, I like to consider myself crafty, though I'm very obviously no Martha Stewart. Once I even made my own <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowerfood/ss/butterflycake.htm">butterfly cake</a> for a baby shower. So when I saw that I could make my own <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowerdecor/ss/diapercake.htm">diaper cake for a baby shower</a>, I quickly plotted how much time I had left until my next shower and started planning. I found that this was a pretty easy thing to do, though I wound up having to make it very quickly, despite my planning, and with the help of three little girls. So just imagine what you could do with some time and no helpers. So if you're planning a baby shower in the next few weeks, you probably are trying to gather up <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowers/tp/babyshowerbook.htm">some baby shower ideas</a>. Are you trying to plan a baby shower? This <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/c/ec/116.htm">eight day eCourse on Baby Showers</a> will help you in all aspects of planning from invitations and food, to guests and presents. You will learn a bunch of etiquette tips, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowerfood/Baby_Shower_Food.htm">baby shower foods recipes</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowerthemes/a/babyshowertheme.htm">baby shower themes</a> and much, much more! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/childbirthclasses/l/blonlineclasses.htm">Learn more about this and other eCourses.</a> Related Baby Shower Information: <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowerdecor/ss/diapercake.htm">Baby Shower Diaper Cake</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowerdecor/ss/lollypops.htm">Baby Shower Lolly Pops</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowers/a/showerstylequiz.htm">Baby Shower Quiz</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/babyshowergames/l/blshowgameindex.htm">Baby Shower Games</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyshowersgifts/">Baby Shower Gifts</a> </li> </ul> <script src="http://guidepolls.about.com/pregnancy/6948589724/poll.js?linkback=<!--#echo var=">// <![CDATA[ "> // ]]></script> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/29/baby-shower-diaper-cake.htm">Baby Shower Diaper Cake</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 09:20:55.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/29/baby-shower-diaper-cake.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/29/baby-shower-diaper-cake.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/29/baby-shower-diaper-cake.htm&zItl=Baby Shower Diaper Cake">Email this</a>
Pregnancy & Make Up
<img src="http://z.about.com/d/pregnancy/1/0/N/Y/3/makeupsm.jpg" alt="" /> I remember walking into work when I was about 13 weeks pregnant with twins. I hadn't told my co-workers about the babies yet, but they knew something was up. Finally one of the nice ladies from the front office came back with a bowl of chicken noodle soup, "Honey, you look awful! Just drained, maybe you need to go home and rest awhile." The problem was that I actually felt better than I looked! I didn't go into work again without putting on some blush. Beyond that my skin changed with each pregnancy. One pregnancy I'd be oily and full of acne like a teen and the next my skin was dry and itching. I couldn't win. So, what do you do about pregnancy and your skin care? Do you wear the same old make up? Or forget it all together? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/beautyfashioninpregnancy/a/makeup.htm">These tips and tricks for pregnancy make up might be helpful.</a> Related: <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/beautyfashioninpregnancy/a/makeup.htm">Make Up</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/babyproducts/tp/skincare.htm">Pregnancy Skin Care Products</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/stretchmarks/a/skinchanges.htm">Skin Changes</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/stretchmarks/p/stretchmarks.htm">Stretch Marks</a> </li> </ul> Photo Courtesy of iStockPhoto<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/28/pregnancy-make-up.htm">Pregnancy & Make Up</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 09:45:39.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/28/pregnancy-make-up.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/28/pregnancy-make-up.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/28/pregnancy-make-up.htm&zItl=Pregnancy & Make Up">Email this</a>
Fewer Babies Being Born
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that the provisional birth data for 2009 shows a 2.6% decrease in the number of births. They are estimating that 4,136,000 births occurs in 2009 compared to 4,247,000 births in 2008. In 2008 the numbers of babies being born to mothers under 40 is decreasing, though there is still a rise in births to mothers over 40. This may also be the case in the 2009 numbers, but we will need to wait for the final birth data. So why is the birth rate dropping? It's all speculation at this point, but the economic downturn could be playing a part in the lower birth rates. The economy started to drop off at the end of 2007 and the CDC said that they need to wait until all the data from 2009 is finished to make this connection stronger. Of course, then there are the weather related baby booms coming this year from all the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-blizzard-babies-20100826,0,1439473.story">storms last winter</a>. Who knows what 2010 will look like and whether or not it will continue this decrease. Source: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr58/nvsr58_25.htm">Births, Marriages, Divorces, Deaths: Provisional Data for 2009</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/fewer-babies-being-born.htm">Fewer Babies Being Born</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 11:00:19.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/fewer-babies-being-born.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/fewer-babies-being-born.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/fewer-babies-being-born.htm&zItl=Fewer Babies Being Born">Email this</a>
What to do when you're overdue...
<img src="http://z.about.com/d/pregnancy/1/0/z/Y/3/newbornvernixsm.jpg" alt="" /> I'm one of those people who has babies who can't read calendars. While we all know that the concept of a 40 week pregnancy is only a guess, it still doesn't make us not focus on a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/gettingpregnant/p/duedate.htm">due date</a>. Here is some information on what happens when your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/overduepregnanci/index.htm">pregnancy extends past that magic number - your due date</a>. From what testing you can expect, to induction of labor and even when to let nature take it's course. Related: <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/overduepregnanci/a/preglastdays.htm">101 Things to Do When You're Overdue</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/induction/p/induction.htm">How and Why Labor is Induced</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/induction/a/avoidinduction.htm">How to Avoid an Induction</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/inductionoflabor/a/induction.htm">Types of Induction</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/birthstories/l/blindustory.htm">Induction Birth Stories</a> </li> </ul> Photo © iStockPhoto<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/what-to-do-when-youre-overdue.htm">What to do when you're overdue...</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 07:59:27.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/what-to-do-when-youre-overdue.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/what-to-do-when-youre-overdue.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2010/08/27/what-to-do-when-youre-overdue.htm&zItl=What to do when you're overdue...">Email this</a>
Thrifty Thursday: Packing for Labor
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Symptoms Of Pregnancy Heartburn-living With Heartburn During Pregnancy
By Lincoln
A lot of women all over the country suffer from symptoms of especially during the later part of their pregnancy. According to experts, the changes in the level of hormones in pregnant women would soften the ligaments that would normally have kept the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) tightly closed. Note that when the LES is open most of the time, food and gastric acid could escape into the esophagus and throat causing that burning sensation. Where the symptom of is so intense, many women would often think that they are having a heart attack.

Another reason why pregnant women often times suffer from the symptom of is that the weight of the growing baby on their stomach may cause a lot of pressure in the stomach. Pregnant women who eat large portions of food may experience a reflux of the food into the esophagus and throat coupled with that tight feeling in the chest area. The tightening of the chest will cause a lot much pain to pregnant women especially during the later part of their pregnancy.

How To Prevent Symptom Of Pregnancy Heartburn

Although symptom of could be considered as harmless, it could definitely make

a pregnancy feel uncomfortable. The burning sensation in the chest could render a pregnant woman breathless. To avoid symptoms of pregnancy heartburn, pregnant women should avoid eating food that are known to trigger this situation. For instance chocolates, coffee, citrus juice, fatty foods and spicy foods could trigger heartburns and should be avoided by pregnant women. Spicy and fatty food in particular could cause a lot of misery to pregnant women so these should be avoided as much as possible.

Another thing that could trigger symptoms of is overeating. A big meal is one of the primary triggers for symptoms of pregnancy heartburn. Since the baby is already taking up so much space in the stomach of the woman, a big meal could really be uncomfortable. Pregnant women should eat only a healthy amount of food. Food that is high is soluble fiber such as fresh fruits and vegetables are highly recommended for pregnant women, Furthermore, pregnant women should chew their food thoroughly for easy digestion.

Pregnant women should take care not to drink alcoholic beverages. Not only will alcoholic drinks cause symptoms of pregnant heartburn, it could also have a lot of adverse effects on the baby.
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Obese Children At Higher Risk Of GERD
A large US study found that compared to normal weight children, obese children have a higher risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach fluid flows up into the food pipe or esophagus, damaging the lining and possibly also raising the incidence of inflammation, asthma and coughs...
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Molecular imaging has uncovered what may be to blame for acid reflux disease, a painful and potentially dangerous illness that affects a sizeable percentage of the population...
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Axanum And Expanded Nexium Indication Rejected By FDA
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Disagreement On Symptom-Reflux Association Analysis Parameters In Infants
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Zegerid OTC Provides Greater And Faster Acid Control Than Prevacid 24HR According To Head-To-Head Clinical Study
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Weight Loss And Physical Activity Improve Symptoms Of GERD
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Detection Of Precancerous Condition Improved By New Form Of Endoscopic Scanning
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Nonspecific Marker Of Non-Erosive Reflux Disease
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Stomach-Friendly Coffee
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