Pregnancy Complications: Cramping, Back Pain & Nausea

Is it normal to have period-like cramps or intense back pain during pregnancy? Understanding common discomforts like bloating, dry throat, and sinus pressure helps in distinguishing them from serious medical complications.

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How to Get Pregnant at 40

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Erica Jacques

Getting pregnant is more challenging for women at 40 than it is for their younger counterparts. This is because around the age of 32, according to the Mayo Clinic, a woman’s fertility begins to decline.

How Long Does Breast Tenderness Last During Pregnancy?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Erica Jacques

Breast tenderness is one of the most common early symptoms of pregnancy. How long it lasts varies from woman to woman. In general, breast tenderness is common during both the first and last trimesters of pregnancy, due to the physical (and hormonal) changes the body is going through during those times.