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Understanding Your Baby’s Movements During Pregnancy — What’s Normal & When to Worry Feeling your baby move is one of the most exciting mile...
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Read ArticleDigestive Problems in Pregnancy Digestive problems are common in pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. They are usually caused by hormonal cha...
Read ArticleSwelling (Edema) in Pregnancy Swelling, also called edema, is a common experience during pregnancy—especially around 24–28 weeks and later. It usually...
Read ArticlePelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a common condition during pregnancy. It refers to pain or discomfort in the pelvic joints, usually aro...
Read ArticleBack Pain in Pregnancy Back pain is one of the most common discomforts during pregnancy, especially from 24–28 weeks onward. It is usually caused by the gro...
Read ArticleIncreased Heart Rate in Pregnancy During pregnancy, your heart works harder to pump blood for both you and your baby. This results in an increased heart rate, whi...
Read ArticleBaby’s Lung Development in Pregnancy By 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s lungs are forming more air sacs (alveoli) and starting to produce ...
Read ArticleBraxton Hicks Contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, mild tightenings of the uterus. They are often called 'practice contractions' because they pr...
Read ArticleBaby’s Eye Development in Pregnancy By 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s eyes begin to open and blink. They can also detect light through th...
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