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Can a Television Break Up a Couple?!

I loathe having a television in our bedroom. I don’t like to watch TV before falling asleep. I like to read. My bed partner, however, loves watching TV before bed and claims that he can’t fall asleep without it. That’s a hot steamy pile of turd, because on the few times when he didn’t watch TV, and instead read, he was out like a light in less than 10 minutes.

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Pregnancy & Stages of Labor

You knew it would happen eventually. After many months, you arrive at the end of your pregnancy. Thoughts of labor and delivery may preoccupy your mind during the final weeks of your pregnancy. Although you may have your baby’s name picked out, his nursery decorated and your hospital bag packed, you may wonder how your labor will progress, once it begins. Knowing what to expect during your labor can help you understand what your body and your baby are going through during this exciting time.

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Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy

Most moms know that morning sickness may be a part of their pregnancies. However, actual abdominal pain can also occur that is not related to nausea or vomiting. This symptom usually feels like menstrual pain or a stomach ache. Knowing the differences between regular pregnancy-related pain and signs of a possible emergency medical situation is important, as severe abdominal pain during pregnancy might indicate a life-threatening condition.