When I was six weeks pregnant, MORNING sickness began, and I couldn't get out of bed until two weeks later. Every smell made me want to throw up. I had to turn on the air conditioner in my room and close the door for cooking dishes at home. Every day I can eat a small bowl of...
In the meantime, if you’re wondering whether you’re pregnant or not, you might want to look out for some early signs of pregnancy, which may include tender, swollen breasts frequent urination morning sickness fatigue. When Is the Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test? We mentioned above ...
Once you decide when to tell people you are pregnant, you can start thinking about how to share your news. You can really get creative with this, whether you’re telling your partner you’re pregnant or surprising your parents, but a few typical ways to reveal your pregnancy include: In ...
If you are tired or have light morning sickness, it’ll be difficult to do exercise, though; it’s very good for pregnant women. Doing exercise regularly can help increase the energy, improve the breathing and self-endurance. Besides, regular exercise can prevent pregnant women from extreme fa...
The biggest thing to keep in mind is that what you eat during your pregnancy will likely look a little different from other pregnant people, or even other pregnancies you’ve had. Your nutritional needs, weight gain needs and rate of weight gain all depend on your unique body, so be sure...
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No one gets pregnant for the nausea, heartburn and constipation, but they tend to come with the territory. If morning sickness is getting the better of you, protein-rich foods can bring some relief by—you guessed it—stabilising your blood sugar, says Kipping. The catch? Protein is usually...
Some pregnant women become more sensitive to certain smells and tastes due to changes in hormone levels. This distaste may also be accompanied by an increase in salivation, which is common with nausea linked tomorning sickness. Early in pregnancy, some women may have a mild metallic taste in ...
Pregnant women often do not feel well. They may have morning sickness, constipation, or diarrhea. There will be times when they do not feel like eating. There will also be times when they find it hard to swallow food. Here are some suggestions on what pregnant women can eat when they ar...