Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

We are the authors of some of the bestselling pregnancy books in the world. Read our books and get up-to-date pregnancy info by following us on twitter. yourpregnancybook.com USA Joined February 2012

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

Colic occurs when baby cries, seemingly for no reason, and you can’t soothe him or her. Learn ways to handle baby and ways you can deal with baby’s crying on our new episode coming this Monday May, 1st!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

There’s no “ideal” amount of weight to gain during pregnancy. It can range from weight loss to a total gain of 50 pounds or more.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

New episodes are being added every Monday to our podcast Your Pregnancy Week by Week. Check them out!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

If you experience swelling in your feet and legs, avoid tight, restrictive clothing. Expandable waists or shift-type dresses are both good choices.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

If you want a flavor-enhanced water, make your own! To regular water, add fruit and let it sit for a while. Lemon slices, oranges slices, watermelon and crushed berries can each add flavor.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

Suffering from acne? To learn more, tune into our podcast Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Episode 6, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

Your body produces up to 50% more blood and body fluids during pregnancy. Some extra fluid leaks into body tissues, causing swelling. It may seem counterintuitive, but keep drinking and taking in fluid. You want to take in 100 ounces every day!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

Smoking cigarettes or exposure to secondhand smoke increases your risk for stillbirth, which is fetal death after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Avoid all tobacco products during pregnancy.

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2 years ago

Floating in a swimming pool allows you to feel fairly weightless, and you can swim, exercise, even just walk! And you don't need to worry about falling!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

2 years ago

A belly band can offer you support during pregnancy and can cost from $20 to $100. If they help you, you may need to buy more than one to fit you as you grow larger.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

If your baby is diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), bed rest is one treatment. Resting on your side allows baby to receive the best blood flow. Follow your doctor's advice for your health and baby's.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

It may seem not much happens at prenatal visits, but information tells your doctor a lot about your condition and baby’s. Always strive to keep every appointment!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

There are various methods of natural childbirth. The three most well-known are Lamaze, the Bradley Method and Grantly Dick-Read. You'll probably need to take classes to prepare to use any of them. And you'll need to practice techniques you learn, too!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

You need to be careful eating fish during pregnancy. To learn more, tune into our podcast Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Episodes 2 and 24, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

Never feel guilty or feel you’ve failed if you need a Cesarean, an epidural or an episiotomy during labor and delivery! The goal of every pregnancy is a healthy mom and a healthy baby. If you reach that goal, you're a superstar!

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

To help prevent salmonella, cook poultry thoroughly, and don’t eat products made with raw eggs. That means no raw cookie dough or cake batter! Avoid Hollandaise sauce, too.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

Pre-eclampsia occurs only during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. It affects 1 in 20 pregnancies. Keeping all your prenatal appointments, especially as you get closer to your due date, can alert your doctor to this developing problem.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

An emergency Cesarean delivery is one that is unplanned. An elective Cesarean delivery is planned, and you'll know about it in advance.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

If a woman failed with induced labor with the 1st baby, and that was the reason for a C-section, she is twice as likely to fail with VBAC with her 2nd child.

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Your Pregnancy @pregweekbyweek

3 years ago

Going to a party? Eat food when it’s fresh or hot. Eat early or when dishes are refilled. Stay away from the refreshment table if you can’t resist the goodies.