How to Reduce Stress While Pregnant
Many women have some level of stress when they are pregnant. After all, there are a lot of things to be worried about, including your baby's health, your finances and just getting through labor and...
View ArticleHow to Feel Attractive During Pregnancy
Your body will undergo significant changes throughout pregnancy, including weight redistribution and gain. As the baby grows, some women feel ungainly, which can lead to feeling unattractive. Stay...
View ArticleWhat Is Maternal Depression?
It's estimated that 1 in 10 pregnant women and 13 percent of new mothers experience depression. Maternal depression is a mood disorder that begins before or immediately after childbirth. It affects a...
View ArticleMental Stages of a Mother During Pregnancy
You’re stressed, you’re sad and suddenly you’re surprisingly happy. If you’re at a loss for what’s going on, know that emotional ups and downs are often a normal part of pregnancy. While the mood...
View ArticlePsychological Effects of Teenage Pregnancy
In recent years, the rate of teen pregnancies in America has increased dramatically. Approximately 750,000 teenage girls between the ages of 15 and 19 become pregnant every year, according to the...
View ArticleTips to Boost Your Energy in the First Trimester
Fatigue is one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy. Rising levels of progesterone, morning sickness and the myriad physical changes necessary to grow a baby can drain a newly pregnant woman of her...
View ArticleExcessive Worrying About Miscarriages
Pregnancy can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety for a mother-to-be. One common worry that many pregnant mothers experience is a fear of miscarriage. As much as you want to avoid miscarriage and as...
View ArticleHow to Beat Pregnancy Fatigue
You'll probably find that your energy levels fluctuate greatly during your three trimesters of pregnancy. From the exhaustion of the first, to the energy burst of the second and finally, the weariness...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Emotions From Surrogacy
A surrogate mother performs a selfless act of love by giving birth to another family's baby. For example, a surrogate may be artificially inseminated by one or both members of a gay male couple, or...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Depression During Pregnancy
Antepartum depression, or depression during pregnancy, is not just a case of feeling a bit low. It is a mood disorder that affects a person biologically. According to the American Pregnancy...
View ArticleHow to Be Happy When Expecting a Baby
While pregnancy is exciting, it can also be wrought with stress, mood swings and plenty of fears to go along with your growing belly. If you're having trouble being excited for your impending arrival...
View ArticleHow to Create a Pregnancy Memory Journal
You would probably like to forget certain parts of your pregnancy, such as morning sickness and swollen ankles, but many parts are worth remembering. A pregnancy memory journal is one way to record the...
View ArticleHow to Bond With an Unborn Baby
Though you won't be able to hold your baby in your arms, rock her or stare into her tiny eyes until she's born, you can still form a bond with your little one while you're waiting for her to make her...
View ArticleHow to Cope With Negative Feelings During Pregnancy
With the societal assumption that pregnancy is a joyous time, and the tendency to describe pregnant women as "glowing," you might feel like an alien if you're having negative emotions. However, the...
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