By Laura Leavitt
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This test can tell you valuable information in your pregnancy.
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By JustMommies staff
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Belly piercings have become quite popular. If you have a belly piercing you may have been told by well-meaning friends that you should remove your belly ring once you become pregnant. But do you really need to? A belly piercing that has completely healed is perfectly safe to keep during pregnancy. As
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By Laura Leavitt
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There are a few different meanings of having a breech baby, and you have some recourse if you know your baby is breech.
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By Laura Leavitt
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It can be a scary moment to realize.
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By Laura Leavitt
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Take a deep breath. You'll get through this!
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By Patty Malowney
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Cramping during pregnancy can be very concerning to a pregnant mother. Cramping can be mild to severe. Cramps can be a signal of a problem or just another sign of a stretching and growing uterus. The question then arises, should I be concerned about cramping? We hope to clarify some of the common causes
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By JustMommies staff
Chorionic Villi Sampling is a prenatal test where a small sample of fetal placenta (chorionic villi) is obtained to perform genetic testing. Chorionic Villi sampling is similar to an amniocentesis, but can be performed earlier in a pregnancy. CVS is usually performed between the 8th and 12th week. CVS:
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By JustMommies staff
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Below are a list of signs and symptoms you should be aware of during pregnancy. Should you experience any of these you should consult with your health care provider for further advice. Danger Sign Possible Causes Sudden gush of fluid from vagina Premature rupture of the membranes Vaginal bleeding Abrupted
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By Laura Leavitt
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Dental care is a good idea while pregnant for most routine procedures.
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By JustMommies staff
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During pregnancy, it is common for a woman to feel dizzy. Some causes of dizziness are laying flat on your back, not eating enough, anemia, orthostatic hypertension, and fatigue. When a pregnant woman lies flat on her back, the enlarged uterus may press on the vena cava. The vena cava is a large vein
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