Keep a Pregnancy Journal
by Apurva Shree
The best way to keep you updated with memories of your pregnancy is through a pregnancy journal. For those who are already enjoying their motherhood, sharing the personal benefits by keeping a pregnancy journal to others can prove to be extremely beneficial. Pregnancy journal or diary, allows oneself to analyze how pregnancy brought changes to their lives and what they learnt about themselves and also the environment in which they are living.
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Get rid of morning sickness and get back into pregnancy fitness
Courtesy of ARA
It is 2010 and for pregnant women, that means alcohol, cigarettes and sushi are among the many taboos, whereas yoga, Pilates and aerobic exercise are on the list of "to-dos." When it comes to pregnancy and fitness, studies advocate physical activity leads to a more pleasurable pregnancy, a healthier labor and delivery, an improved post-baby recovery and even a healthier newborn. So, why isn't every newly pregnant woman prepping her Pilates mat or tying her tennies?
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Baby Proofing Your Home
by Amber Watters
Amber Watters is an expert in keeping children safe and has made baby proofing and home safety her life’s work. The statistics regarding in-home injuries to babies and toddlers are evidence that your home cannot be too safe, and Amber has tools that can help.
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The Diet Traps Every New Mom Faces
by Sandra Gordon
You're strolling with your baby regularly and deskinning your chicken--but you've still got leftover pregnancy pounds that just won't budge. What's going on? One possibility is that you're expecting too much too soon. "To get back to your old weight, give yourself a year," says Fran Grossman, a registered dietitian at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. It can take that long, especially if you're not nursing and you gained more than the recommended 25 to 35 pounds. Read Full Story
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