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ModernMom’s Guidelines for Our Valued Content Contributors

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6 Things to Help Cure Morning Sickness

Early pregnancy involves many changes to you and your body. While you may anticipate the exciting developments occurring within your uterus, physical changes to your body can disrupt your sense of enthusiasm. Morning sickness, a common occurrence during the first months of pregnancy, may leave you feeling uncomfortable and exhausted. Although this symptom usually resolves as your pregnancy progresses, certain actions and precautions may help ease the feelings of nausea.

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Signs to Look for When Charting a Pregnancy

Many expectant mothers enjoy creating an ongoing record of the changes that are taking place in their bodies during pregnancy. Whether using a week-by-week chart or mapping developments on a calendar, there are specific milestones that a woman can look for as her pregnancy progresses. Understanding what to expect during this significant time of life can help put the expectant mother’s mind at ease or alert her to symptoms that she may need to share with her physician.

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What Are the Five Domains of Development in a Pregnancy?

The five domains of development in a pregnancy are fertilization, cleavage, blastocyst, implantation and fetal stages. These domains are collectively referred to as the period of prenatal development, which is the process in which the fetus or embryo gestates during pregnancy, starting from fertilization up until the time of birth. Careful observations performed through a series of prenatal check-ups during each stage are important to assess the baby’s overall health and normal development.

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Different Kinds of Family Planning

There are a number of family planning options available to couples today. Some of these are hormonal, while others are barrier methods. The right choice for you will depend upon any health considerations, your own preferences and whether you are looking for long- or short-term contraception. Doing your own research is the best way to make a good contraceptive choice and allow you to worry about growing your family only when you are ready.