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I’m Pregnant And Have a Stabbing Pain in My Vagina – What is it?

September 15th, 2026

That weird, sharp pain in vag during pregnancy has a name! Also known as Lightning Crotch. Read here to find out what lightning crotch is!

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Rib Cage Pain During Pregnancy – What Causes it, And What Can You do About it?

September 11th, 2026

Pain in the ribs is a common complaint among pregnant women. Here we explore the possible causes of rib cage pain during pregnancy, and how to relieve it.

3rd Trimester

Safe Heartburn Remedies in Pregnancy

July 31st, 2026

Heartburn is described as a burning sensation in the upper part of the chest all the way to your throat.

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Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy – What’s The Deal?

September 22nd, 2025

Why are hemorroids so common among pregnant women? Your hormones are to blame! Here we discuss the symptoms and remedies for hemorrhoids in pregnancy.

Mental Health

Can Anxiety be a Pregnancy Symptom?

July 9th, 2024

Physical, hormonal, and psychological changes that are common in pregnancy can contribute to intense feelings of anxiety and fear.

Pregnancy

10 Ways Pregnancy Can Damage Your Body

July 1st, 2024

Pregnancy is a wonderful time. But during those magical nine months you may experience some rather odd symptoms. Here the things you should watch out for.

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Study Finds Moms with Morning Sickness Give Birth to Babies with Higher IQs

June 29th, 2024

Need to find a positive side to the constant morning sickness? Here it is! A study showed your baby might be cleverer for it. Find out more here...

3rd Trimester

What Causes Painful Hands and Wrists in Pregnancy?

June 17th, 2024

Pregnant and suffering with sore, painful wrists, fingers or hands? Find out what's causing aching, shooting pains, tingling or pins and needles in the hand and wrist area during pregnancy....

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Tingling in Hands or Feet During Pregnancy

June 14th, 2024

There are different reasons why you might experience tingling in your hands or feet when pregnant. Some aren't serious, but some may need medical attention.

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Am I Pregnant?

27 Super Early (and Rare) Pregnancy Symptoms

June 2nd, 2024

This definitive list of super early signs of pregnancy includes quite a few unusual early symptoms of being pregnant–including hair loss and leg cramps.

60 Really Weird Pregnancy Symptoms

We all know that pregnancy comes with its own set of quirks that stem from changing hormones and the fact that you’re growing a brand

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

8 Things NOT to do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy (and Why)

When you find out you’re pregnant, the first thing that happens is… well, emotions. All the emotions. But when you’ve had a chance to catch

11 Gentle Ways to Start Labor Naturally

Picture the scene – you’re somewhere between 38 – 42 weeks pregnant and nothing seems to be happening. Not even getting any pre-labor symptoms. You’re

What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

So you’ve started reading about what happens to your body when you’re pregnant. Perhaps you’re already pregnant, and you’ve been to an appointment or two

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5 Ways to Cope with OCD in Pregnancy

Written by Psychologist Nikolina Miljus. One in 100 pregnant women will experience obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms for the first time in pregnancy or OCD pregnancy. For women

Does Sex Feel the Same After Giving Birth Vaginally?

Sex after giving birth. It’s on every new Mom’s mind at some point during or after pregnancy. Will it hurt? How long until you’ll be

How Long Does Induction of Labor Take From Start to Finish?

For many first time moms, induction of labor is one of those mysterious possibilities which causes worry and anxiety. We wonder what induction really means;