Third Trimester
Ten Old Wives' Tales About Pregnancy
Pregnancy is exciting; it’s hope and fear and the unknown all bundled into one nine-month adventure.
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Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
When you think of varicose veins, what comes to mind? Is it your Great Aunt Cindy with the spidery blue veins popping from her legs? You envisioned yourself pregnant with a glow, but yet one by one you are discovering new nuisances that go along with the joys of pregnancy. Not only are varicose veins
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Heartburn During Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
You've begun your second trimester. Morning sickness has passed. You are beginning to get your second wind when bam it hits you - heartburn! Heartburn is a burning sensation that occurs when acidic stomach contents back up into the esophagus. This reflux typically occurs a few hours after meals and is
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Kegel Exercises
By Laura Leavitt

Baby Shopping Guide: What You Need & What You Don’t
By Laura Leavitt

Maternity Leave 101: Planning Your Maternity Leave
By Laura Leavitt

Fetal Movements: How often and when should my baby move?
By Teresa Redmond

Your Third Trimester Guide
By Laura Leavitt

Round Ligament Pain in Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
Ouch! What was that? You feel a sharp, shooting pain in your abdomen. You may wonder if this is the start of labor or perhaps your baby kicked you real hard. Whatever it was, you hope it goes away. This sharp shooting pain is most likely the result of round ligament pain. Round ligament pain is a common
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Braxton Hicks Contractions
By JustMommies staff
Braxton Hicks contractions are the irregular intermittent contractions that occur during pregnancy. They typically begin around the 20th week of pregnancy, but may begin earlier for women who have had previous pregnancies. Braxton Hicks contractions are described by some as a tightening feeling. Some
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