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About Pregnancy Stages

Most people realize that pregnancy lasts nine months or 40 weeks. These weeks are not created equal. You will experience vast changes in your body as your baby grows and develops. Once you prepare yourself for the pregnancy stages, you won’t be as surprised when–at 10 weeks–you burst into tears at the slightest provocation.

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Why Is it Taking So Long to Get Pregnant?

When you are trying to get pregnant, every unsuccessful attempt makes the long wait to the next month seem like an eternity. After a few months of getting your hopes up only to find you are not pregnant, you are likely wondering what’s wrong. While it may be impossible to find the answer to this question without a doctor’s input, there are some things every couple trying to get pregnant should know.

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Antibacterial Au Naturelle

Antibacterial products, such as soaps and hand sanitizers, have become part of a daily practice for many, especially during the winter months when indoor air is recycled and germs are most at large. However, there are a few concerns when it comes to chemical sanitizers that are worth considering, as well as some effective natural alternatives that will keep your family and the ecosystem clean and green.

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How to Remove Stretch Marks After Pregnancy

During and after pregnancy, many women have the telltale purplish and red streaks that appear on their abdomen, thighs, breasts, arms or buttocks. Known as stretch marks, these streaks form when the middle layer of the skin stretches and the collagen breaks down. Women who are most likely to get stretch marks are those who are genetically predisposed, experience rapid weight gain or have less elastic skin. Fortunately, there are a few strategies women can employ to prevent and remove stretch marks after pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Development in First 2 Weeks of Pregnancy

The first two weeks of a pregnancy happen before the baby is even conceived. A woman’s menstrual cycle plays an important role in her ability to conceive a baby and maintain a pregnancy. Understanding the role a woman’s menstrual cycle plays in pregnancy is valuable in understanding how to conceive a baby.