If: If you wake up with a bad headache, drink water before going to bed and immediately upon waking.
Answered 10/30/2013
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In: In active labor, eating and drinking can precipitate nausea and vomiting.
Answered 8/6/2018
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Avoid: Avoid stress and over exertion/dehydration. They can cause preterm birth and small babies.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Find: Find a massage therapist who does pregnancy massage; suggest this as a gift if someone needs ideas!
Answered 5/20/2016
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Swimming: Swimming is a wonderful exercise during the later part of pregnancy; you'll feel weightless!
Answered 9/29/2016
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Waddle: Waddle your way along; feeling the new life beating; until it takes a breath.
Answered 9/19/2013
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Rest: Rest at least 8-10 hours daily, rely on your partner for support and care, keep your appointments!
Answered 8/19/2013
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It: It is almost time; check fetal movement daily; time to pack your bag.
Answered 2/14/2014
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Spend: Spend some money on a good pregnancy support belt. It will spare your back!
Answered 6/6/2013
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Breast: Breast milk applied to cuts helps them heal faster.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Get: Get social support, talk regularly with other new moms and experienced moms to get empathy.
Answered 11/5/2013
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Be careful: If you shave your legs, be sure not to lose balance, do it while sitting.
Answered 11/19/2013
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Tiny: Tiny elbows and knees kick your guts. Help! sleep on your left side - blocks acid.
Answered 8/6/2018
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Ask: Ask doc for labor symptoms ask doc about kick counts avoid long trips. Keep yourself hydrated.
Answered 8/6/2018
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Use: Use every opportunity to rest. Ask your family/friends to help with what you cannot do.
Answered 8/29/2013
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When: When setting up baby room, add a wave machine to hear over your monitor so you know it works!
Answered 7/25/2014
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Wear : Shoes that are comfortable and allow for swelling. Avoid high heels.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Keep: Keep your legs elevated whenever possible to cut down on ankle and foot swelling.
Answered 5/24/2015
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Studies: Studies show babies may hear what pregnant moms say, and recognize these words after birth.
Answered 9/6/2013
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A: A comfortable bed with tons of soft pillows around may help prevent back discomfort.
Answered 4/26/2015
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You: You feel big as a whale, can''t sleep at night, but soon will hold that little bundle of joy.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Ignore: Stretch your back muscles to prevent back pain in the end of pregnancy.
Answered 8/6/2018
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Ignore: Mylanta can help with heartburn and drinking a carbonated beverage can help you burp trapped gas.
Answered 12/5/2013
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Ignore: Don't smoke or drink, even a little. Sorry not a haiku.
Answered 2/14/2014
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Ignore: Don't smoke or drink, even a little. No caffeine either.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Ignore: Deep breaths, panting to rhythm do much to ease labor; make birthing easier to savor.
Answered 7/5/2014
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