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Wrong Exercises During Pregnancy

When you find out you are pregnant it is easy to be overwhelmed by the laundry list of do’s and don’ts. An especially confusing area can be the right and wrong exercises to do during pregnancy. Most experts agree, unless you have a medical condition that excludes you from exercise, exercise during pregnancy is safe and effective. However, there are some exercises that are not suggested to do during pregnancy. Following is a discussion of the wrong exercises to do during pregnancy.

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Natural Cures for Constipation During Pregnancy

Constipation during pregnancy is a common ailment. Constipation can be particularly severe in the first trimester. As this is when baby is most vulnerable to outside influences, most medications are out of the question. Luckily, there are several natural cures for constipation during pregnancy that are both safe and effective. These small changes can make big improvements in your comfort.

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Pregnancy Development Second Trimester

The second trimester of pregnancy begins in the thirteenth week of pregnancy and ends at the beginning of week 28. This is often a woman’s favorite trimester of her pregnancy as the morning sickness often subsides, the belly begins to swell and a new rush of energy is experienced. Pregnancy development in the second trimester is a big time for both mother and baby.

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Egg Donor Pros and Cons

Egg donation makes it possible for women who want to become mothers, but are incapable of producing enough healthy eggs, to receive donated eggs from healthy female donors. Many women make donating eggs a lucrative business, something that raises ethical concerns. Others, however, would just want to help a female friend or a female relative to get pregnant; therefore, would not mind donating their eggs even without any compensation involved. No matter what their motivations, they should weigh the pros and cons before they make a commitment to becoming egg donors.

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Diet Tips to Get Pregnant

What people eat affects everything from blood, cells and hormones. Therefore, it does not come as a surprise when women who are trying to get pregnant make changes in their diets to help achieve this goal. A book authored by Dr. Jorge E. Chavarro and Dr. Walter Willett of Harvard School of Public Health, titled “The Fertility Diet,” mentions foods that can help women get pregnant. The groundbreaking research reveals natural ways to boost ovulation and improve a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. For eight years, Chavarroo and colleagues tracked the diet and lifestyle patterns of 17,544 women as they tried to get pregnant. None of the women had a history of infertility.