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Packing for a Pregnancy Hospital Stay

The nursery is finished, the tiny outfits are washed and folded and the house is neat as a pin. What’s left to do to prepare for your new arrival? Packing for pregnancy is not too complicated, but it’s a wise decision to do it ahead of time in case your little bundle of joy decides he has his own agenda. Once your bag is packed you can keep it by the door and be ready to roll when the big event finally arrives.

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7 Winter Vests to Warm Up To

As twinkling holiday decorations begin to appear and darkness starts to descend at what feels like 3pm everyday, its time to start thinking about how to stay warm while still looking cool through the impending winter months. Your best bet? A fur or down vest, both of which are huge trends this season. Whether real or faux, a cozy vest can instantly glamorize even the most mundane outfit.

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How to Stay Motivated When Losing Weight

You’ve made a big decision about your health and weight. This is going to be the time you lose those extra pounds you’ve been trying to shed, and keep them off. Your weight loss goals likely include eating healthy and staying active through regular exercise routines at-home or at the gym. Help yourself stick with your weight lose plan by coming up with ways to stay motivated as you try to eat healthier and get more active.

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How to Speed Up Pregnancy Labor

Forty weeks is long enough, but sometimes it seems like your little one would be happy to stay warm in your tummy forever. If you’ve been experiencing some of the signs of labor — occasional contractions, or your cervix starting to dilate, for example — you may want to do what you can to speed up labor. Though these methods won’t work unless you’re body is ready to give birth, you can try to push the process along safely and gently. Every woman is different, so experiment to see what works for you.