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How to Read a Chinese Gender Prediction Chart
The ancient Chinese gender prediction chart, according to legend, was found long ago in a tomb. Legend has it that it can predict the gender of a woman's unborn child based on her age, calculated by inputting the month the child was…
How to Know the Sex of a Baby
As soon as you tell everyone that you are pregnant, one of the first questions will inevitably be, "Are you going to find out the sex of the baby?" If you already know the sex of the baby, you'll be prepared when they ask.
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How to Prevent Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Leg cramps are one of the many uncomfortable symptoms you may experience during pregnancy. It's not clear what causes them, but possible explanations include the extra weight of pregnancy or the pressure on the blood vessels from an…
How to Choose the Best Maternity Bras
Deciding when to invest in maternity bras is a matter of personal preference and comfort. If your regular bras start feeling uncomfortable, there are a few key features that will help you to find the best maternity bras to get you through…
How to Wear Maternity Pants
From the time that little belly pooch becomes prominent, there's no point in struggling anymore with your old pants. That little angel growing inside of you needs to spread out, and you'll just have to do your first duty of motherhood and…
How to Wear Regular Jeans While Pregnant
The problem many women have with maternity clothes is that it's tough to find something that fits perfectly. Because of that, almost all pregnant women wish at one time or another that they could just wear their own clothes.
During the…
When Do New Mothers Get Fitted for Nursing Bras?
Nursing bras are a must if you plan on breastfeeding your little one. Not only is comfort an important factor in this equation, proper fitting and timing are of the essence. If you get fitted too soon, your bras will probably be the wrong…
To-Do Lists for the Second Trimester
So you've entered what's referred to as the "honeymoon" phase of pregnancy and wonder what happened to the nausea, aches and pains? For many women, the sickness and fatigue lessens during this stage and is replaced with energy, just in time…
How to Cope With Depression During Pregnancy
Depression is a common complication of pregnancy, with up to one out of every five women experiencing depression during pregnancy. Some women have a higher risk of depression during pregnancy, depending on current and past health history.…
About Acetaminophen & Pregnancy
Acetaminophen is a well-known painkiller used to treat mild to moderate pain, as well as fever. You may take it as Tylenol or as an active ingredient in other medications. Although it's one of the safest medications to take while you're…