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A well-balanced diet of whole grains, salmon, leafy greens and more can help maintain energy and increase milk supply
Obesity, age and preexisting heart conditions can all raise your risk of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
Science is mixed, but if you want to try stretching your perineum, here’s how to do it safely
The birthing process can take longer than you might expect, and plans can always change
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An occasional drink is OK, and you can safely nurse your baby after the alcohol has left your breast milk
Guidelines recommend exclusively breastfeeding for baby’s first six months and continuing to provide breast milk for their first two years and beyond.
Plan ahead, pack that bag, be attentive and be an advocate
Sympathetic pregnancy is real and can cause nausea, vomiting, weight gain, fatigue and other symptoms
Sitting, squatting and side-lying may provide a more comfortable labor and delivery
Everyone’s unique, and there’s no exact checklist of symptoms, but you may feel contractions, cramps and pelvic pressure
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