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Why Do Women Gain Weight During Pregnancy?

You gained 30 lbs. during pregnancy but your baby only weighed eight of those. But, you don’t feel like you gained all that weight in body fat, so you might be wondering where the rest of that scale jump came from. There are a lot of reasons women gain weight during pregnancy and a lot of different places they gain it. For the most part, those scale increases indicate that your body’s doing its part to prepare you and your baby for a healthy gestation and delivery.

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How to Guess the Gender of Your Baby

Sometimes the ultrasound just can’t quite pick up the sex of your baby on your first visit. Or maybe you’re waiting to be surprised at the time of delivery. Either way, there are more old wives’ tales about guessing the gender of your baby then there are babies, it seems. While most of these methods have no scientific merit, they’re still fun to toss around with your family and friends to keep the excitement and suspense of your baby’s arrival in full swing.

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How to Reduce Breast Size for Women

Regardless of what the media may tell you, large breasts aren’t for every woman. They might look great in a bikini, but they can cause neck, back and shoulder problems that only get worse as you age. If you already had large breasts to begin with, there’s a chance that they became epic during and after your pregnancy. Some women’s breasts remain inflated for years after delivery, adding additional back strain. Starting a diet and exercise program can help reduce breast size. If that doesn’t work, you may need to see your doctor for more advanced interventions.

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Stretch Mark Creams During Pregnancy

There seems to be a cream for everything, so it makes perfect sense that you’d reach for one to try to tackle pregnancy stretch marks. Unfortunately, doing so may be like throwing your money out with your baby’s diaper (unless you use cloth, of course). Creams can moisturize your skin, but they can’t prevent or erase stretch marks.