You are in this together. That is how
you are supposed to think and feel but that's not how
it can be sometimes. Pregnancy can be a confusing time
for..
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Regular contractions with dilatation
of the cervix define labor. Contraction sans the dilatation
or opening of the cervix is considered as latent phase
or early labor which is different from proper..
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The first stage is usually the longest
and the hardest part of labor. During this stage the
cervix gradually opens to allow the baby to make its
way down into the birth canal..
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Many women find the second stage easier
to cope because they find things under their control more
or less. In essence this stage lasts from full dilation
until the birth. Once the cervix is completely..
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The final part of labor begins after the
baby is born and ends with the delivery of the placenta.
Since the mother's entire attention will be on her new
baby, she may not even be aware of this part of labor.
There are two ways.. Read
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Pregnancy
relaxes all ligaments, your feet and ankles included.
You will experience feet changes especially from the
middle of the second trimester onwards. Pregnancy causes
overall changes in body size and..
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Supplements have become a fixed feature of prenatal
care in most countries. With the exception of folic acid,
all nutritional needs during pregnancy can be met through
a properly planned, nutritious diet. However women in
nutritional risk groups including those..
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Massage in your pregnant months has therapeutic
effects on your body and mind. If your partner is doing
it for you it is one way of having him feel involved in
your pregnancy. Massage is not just for labor but..
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Prenatal diet plays a key role in the growth and development
of your baby and how you cope during the pregnancy term.
From conception onwards, your baby is going to count on
you for everything..
Having a baby between the 20th and 37th week is considered
premature. Most premature births are deliberate, planned
attempts by the obstetrician due to some health complication..
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The position the baby assumes can affect labor and birth.
Right up to week 36 it doesn't matter which position the
baby lies in because there is still time for it to make
the change. Basically most babies..
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