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Welcome to week 17 of your pregnancy! Your baby (and subsequently your belly) are in the middle of a large growth spurt. If you’ve been waiting to officially wear maternity clothes, you likely won’t be able to put it off any longer. You’re also likely to have your first big jump on the scale in…
Natural Pregnancy Week 16: Find out when you can expect to feel your baby move and what it feels like.
Natural Pregnancy Week 13: This week is an exciting milestone for many reasons including less morning sickness, more energy, and returning sex drive.
Just in case you missed anything, I’d like to go over a few key things we learned during the first trimester week by week series. Here are the most important highlights from the past 12 weeks.
Natural Pregnancy Week 11: Don’t be surprised if you’re experiencing a bit more energy and and an increased appetite during this week of pregnancy.
Can you believe it? Just a couple more weeks and you’ll be in your second trimester of pregnancy. Though there is some debate as to when the second trimester actually begins, even among doctors and midwives. You will hear conflicting information that it begins anywhere from 12-14 weeks. Either way, you are close! This week,…
Though you may not look pregnant yet, you probably feel it. The onset of pregnancy fatigue is common at this point for a couple of reasons.
Your Budding Maternity Wardrobe Clothing getting tight? This week, you may notice that your tummy is beginning to expand a bit. Though most women will still fit in their regular jeans for several more weeks, some women experience discomfort. Now may be the time to invest in a belly band or similar clothing addition. This…
Pregnancy Week 7 Even though you are not “showing” yet, the hormones of pregnancy are beginning to effect your body. Sore or tender breasts are common, especially in first time mothers, and some women will even grown a full cup size by this week. Hormones, increased blood flow, and buildup of fat tissue in the…
Pregnancy Week 5 By now, you’ve probably missed your period and are wondering why. A pregnancy test should be able to confirm your suspicions. For some women, morning sickness begins this week. Don’t worry, there are plenty of natural remedies for morning sickness that you can try. Read: Natural Morning Sickness Remedies Your Baby’s…