Pregnancy Milestones: Symptoms, Testing & Body Changes

Why do some women experience period-like symptoms during early pregnancy? From glucose tolerance tests to managing dry skin, knowing what to expect in each trimester reduces anxiety and ensures better health monitoring.

Blossoms of chicory

Roasted Chicory & Pregnancy

Chicory is a cousin to the dandelion plant, and both the roots and the flowers are used for a variety of medicinal and edible reasons. If you use roasted chicory for any reason and have recently discovered you are expecting a baby, it might be wise to discontinue its use until after your little one is born.

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Pregnancy

The Frequency of a Baby's Kicks in the Womb at Six Months Pregnant

For many women, the first time you feel your unborn baby move is one of the most wondrous parts of being pregnant. Toward the middle of your second trimester, you'll feel the first fluttering movements of your baby, but by the sixth month, those movements will turn into noticeable kicks.

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Ultra sound scan of fetus

Can Heart Rate Predict a Baby's Gender?

Boy or girl? It's perhaps the most common question asked of pregnant women, and many a pregnant woman looks forward to learning the sex of her baby with almost as much anticipation as her due date.

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