In the third month of pregnancy the baby continues to develop at a rapid rate. It is now a fetus. By the end of this month, the baby is about three and a half...
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Patricia Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four. Patricia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. She has written extensively on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding. In addition, she has written about home décor and travel.
In the fourth month of pregnancy your baby continues to grow and develop. By the end of this month, he will weigh between three and six ounces. He will be...
During the last month of pregnancy, you will want to pack for the hospital. Labor is not the time to start packing. Trying to remember to bring what you need...
The 5th month of pregnancy can be an exciting time. The fetus continues to develop at an amazing pace. The internal organs are formed and continue to mature...
In the sixth month of pregnancy the fetus is moving a lot. The baby is still small enough to move freely in the fluid and changes positions often. She breathes...
If you have children, especially young ones, a new baby can be major life change for your child, who has been the center of your attention since his or her own...
The fall and winter seasons bring cooler temperatures and more bugs. Pregnant women are more susceptible to illness, since the immune system is suppressed...
Weight gain is a major concern for many pregnant women. You want gain enough to grow a healthy baby, but not so much that it's really difficult to lose after...
Fear of labor is real. A study done in Sweden in 2001 showed that fear resulted in more medication used in labor. The best way to deal with the fear of the...
Pregnancy can be a time of great stress, even when the baby is planned and very much wanted. The negative effects of stress on our health and emotional well...
