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Guess What? Being Pregnant Is Not Fun

by ParentCo.

When asked how my bump was treating me, should I simply nod my head and say fine through pursed lips? Is that what people were expecting to hear?

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Know Your Rights: Pregnancy Discrimination Is Illegal

by ParentCo.

Pregnancy discrimination hurts women, families, children, and even businesses who then miss out on opportunities to hire hard-working employees.

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A Surprising Parenting Lesson From My Gynecologist

by ParentCo.

There was one lesson I never expected to learn from my gynecologist while my feet were in stirrups: how to master the art of distraction.

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Pregnancy's Unexpected Gift: Freedom From Migraine Pain

by ParentCo.

Pregnancy can affect a woman's body in countless ways. For some, the change in hormones can bring relief from chronic migraines.

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You Don't Know Why I'm Bottle-Feeding My Baby

by ParentCo.

Breast is best. We know that. With all the campaigns, advertisements, and leaflets, it’s difficult not to know the benefits. But not every mother can.

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The Struggle: Cravings Meet The Third Trimester Belly

by ParentCo.

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How Hypnobirthing Can Prepare You for Labor, and Life

by ParentCo.

Hypnobirthing is helping me prepare for the birth of my first child. With any luck, the techniques that have guided my pregnancy will guide labor as well.

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Technology, Miracles, and One Perfect Baby: A C-Section Story

by ParentCo.

There's more than one way to bring a baby into the world, as this vivid journey through a c-section can attest.

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5 Things That Made Me More Nervous Than Planning a Home Birth

by Pam Moore

Having your baby at home means there are certain things you'll likely not have to deal with. Thank goodness,

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How to Deal With Morning Sickness on the Job

by ParentCo.

Work is hard. Morning sickness is hard. Combine them and you've got a whole new brand of awful. These tips can help you ride it out gracefully.

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11 Reasons to Avoid Back-Lying in Childbirth

by ParentCo.

It may be the most commonly thought of position for childbirth, but back-lying is far from the most ideal.

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Yes, My Love – I’m Your Mommy: A Birth Story

by ParentCo.

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Intrusive Things My Family Said and Did When I Was Pregnant

by Pam Goldberg Smith

Being pregnant is exhausting. Sure, it's tiring to make a person. But mostly because of all the insensitive and irritating comments from family members.

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How to Spot the Pregnancy Fakers on TV

by ParentCo.

Sure, it's easy to look all cute and chipper when that baby belly you're sporting is just a bunch of fluff.

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Don't Let Postpartum Anxiety Rob You of the Early Years

by ParentCo.

Hours spent googling symptoms, paralyzed with worries of failure and danger, postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression. Let's talk.

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