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Can your friend point to any evidence that sleeping on your side makes the baby come out squashed?
), but also science backs me up.
That entire remaining 80 percent produces live births.
So it’s not exactly uncommon, but is miscarriage a likely event?
The risk is real, but it’s also very small.
So a little might be fine, and a lot is definitely bad.
And what about more subjective ingestibles, like sushi, lunch meat, or coffee?
She does suggest limiting tuna intake to lessen mercury exposure.
Moderate exercise is absolutely not considered a pregnancy no-no in modern medicine.
“Regular movement in pregnancy can make the labor and birth go more smoothly,” Bailey told me.
“Walking, hiking, yoga, swimming, dancing…whatever you enjoy.”
Unless your care provider specifically tells you not to, you should keep exercising throughout a normal pregnancy.
But what precautionsshouldyou take with your pets during pregnancy?
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And what about kitty?
Doctor’s orders will probably include taking a nine month break from being the one to scoop the litter.
But you won’t get this dangerous disease simply from scratching your pet behind the ears.
It’s generally only “passed through feces.”
So just have a partner or friend scoop the litter box.
And the truth is that the precise effect of most medications in pregnancy simply isn’t known.
According to the CDC, the use of some medications during pregnancy will likely cause birth defects.
But there are certainly some, both over-the-counter and prescription, that are widely considered okay in pregnancy.
“Also, having a small vagina/tight vaginal muscles means almost nothing about how you will give birth.
The hormones of labor and birth are such that those tissues will feel completely different than any other time.
So if you’re told your size makes vaginal birth impossible, you might consider getting a second opinion.
Or maybe you are filled with anxiety about the pain and potential complications of birth.
Or maybe you’re a bit scared of the transition into motherhood, or the transition to multiple children.
Whatever your reason, it’s quite common for very pregnant women to be on edge right before delivery.
And someone telling you to “just relax and enjoy it” isn’t going to help.
The directive has exactly the opposite effect on most people.”
But you know whatwillgo on and on?
Have you taken a breastfeeding class?
A baby wearing class?
Have you planned financially and logistically…?"
But not every vitamin is created equal.
There’s always something new to learn.
But that will definitely change in pregnancy.
But doing them both during and after pregnancy is the best way to get the full benefits.
There are many different ways to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
you might even learn specificyoga practices to strengthen that area.
Like, are you planning to use pain medication?
Do you want to avoid an episiotomy if at all possible?
But a birth plan is just that a plan.
Getting insanely annoyed at every little thing your partner does?
Not that this emotional surge is an excuse for treating people around you badly, of course.
But you and those around you should cut yourself a well-deserved break.
I’ve personally known couples that went on babymoons and really relished what the experience did for them.
Do you’re gonna wanna go on a babymoon?
But if you might manage it, the experience can be helpful.
Notably,Jezebelpublished a postrather comedically listing some of the most exasperatingly conflicting advice and evidence out there.
So what’s a mom-to-be to do?
