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Slow Rising hCG Levels

By Laura Leavitt

Your hormones may not follow the same trajectory as those of others.
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Strep Throat During Pregnancy

By JustMommies staff

Ouch! There’s nothing worse than being sick with a sore throat when you’re pregnant and already feeling crummy. If you suspect you might have strep throat during pregnancy, the first rule of thumb is to take care of yourself, and the second rule is to relax – it should not hurt the baby. While
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Retained Placenta

By JustMommies staff

A retained placenta occurs when all or part of the placenta remains inside the uterus after child birth. Normally the placenta is delivered within minutes to an hour after child birth. For some women, the placenta doe not deliver naturally and must be physically removed. There are three main types of
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Nose Bleeds During Pregnancy

By JustMommies staff

Your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. You may be finding yourself blessed with all kind of new discomforts and aggravations. Nose bleeds may be one of them. Nose bleeds and nasal congestion are very common complaints during pregnancy. As your pregnancy develops, your blood volume
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Umbilical Hernia During Pregnancy

By JustMommies staff

An umbilical hernia happens when there is a small hole or defect in the abdominal wall. This small hole allows tissue to protrude through the umbilical area. Umbilical hernias are common in newborns. The umbilical hernia may look like an “outie” belly button and is usually more noticeable when a
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Thrombophilias and Pregnancy

By Laura Leavitt

Blood clot risk is a risk to you and to your baby.
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Gas Pains During Pregnancy

By Laura Leavitt

Gas feels terrible, but since it is harmless, it's good to know the difference between gas and other cramps.
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Molar Pregnancy

By Laura Leavitt

Learn more about this phenomenon so you can take steps if it happens.
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Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

By JustMommies staff

Ectopic pregnancy, also referred to as a tubal pregnancy, occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the endometrial lining of the uterus. It is believed that the egg, once fertilized, is slowed or passage to the uterus blocked. Therefore, the fertilized ovum implants prior to reaching
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Anemia During Pregnancy

By Laura Leavitt

It's important to keep your iron at a high level during pregnancy.
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