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22 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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1
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Your basal metabolic rate is 20 percent higher than normal, making you feel extra warm. Dress in layers you can peel off when the heat kicks in.
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THU
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2
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Your stomach can become a hand magnet — people will touch it without asking permission. It's okay to say no (and then vent about it on our community).
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FRI
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3
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Don't worry — mild swelling in your ankles and feet, also known as edema, is normal. But call your doctor if your extremities swell up suddenly and severely.
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SAT
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4
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If you've been uncomfortable at work sitting at your desk all day, read our solutions for making the workday less painful and other information on being pregnant at work.
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SUN
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5
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Are you briefed on your vitamin ABCs? If you think you've figured out how certain vitamins can help you, test your smarts by taking our pregnancy nutrition IQ quiz.
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MON
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6
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Your baby weighs nearly a pound, measures 11 inches, and is proportioned like a newborn, albeit a thin one since he or she has yet to store body fat.
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23 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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8
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Meat isn't the only good source of protein — 5 or 6 ounces of tofu is a full serving. Mix it with some vegetables and a dash of soy sauce for a tasty, nutritious stir-fry.
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THU
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9
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Those dainty fetal movements have progressed to karate kicks. You may even be able to see your baby squirm underneath your clothing.
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FRI
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10
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Your baby is almost a foot long. See what else is going on this week.
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SAT
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11
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Have you started planning your maternity leave? Find out how long you can take.
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SUN
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12
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Want to listen to music while you're in labor? Opposed to routine enemas? We can help you make a birth plan.
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24 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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15
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Between 24 and 28 weeks, your healthcare provider will screen you for gestational diabetes, a complication that affects between 2 and 7 percent of moms-to-be.
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THU
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16
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Write down questions before your next visit to the midwife or doctor. A list will jog your memory.
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SAT
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18
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If your rib cage feels like it's strained, do gentle stretches to open up your chest. What other changes is your body going through?
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SUN
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19
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Can you still see your feet? Even if you can't, use them to head over to the hospital (or birth center) where you're going to deliver and take a tour.
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MON
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20
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Hungry? Grab a carrot — they're full of beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A as needed. Vitamin A is important for cell growth and eye development and helps with postpartum tissue repair.
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TUE
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21
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Learn ways to keep you — and your growing belly — comfy in bed.
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25 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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22
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Looking to add a little variety to your regular workout? Before trying a new exercise, find out what's safe.
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THU
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23
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Your baby weighs about 1.5 pounds and is 13.6 inches long. See what your baby looks like.
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FRI
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24
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Bleaching, electrolysis, or waxing? Our experts have the lowdown on how to safely remove that unwanted new body hair.
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SAT
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25
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Moms want to know: Is it safe to be on my feet all day while I'm pregnant? Find out what our experts say.
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SUN
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26
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You may have been having particularly vivid dreams lately. Find out why, and what they mean.
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TUE
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28
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Read a real-life birth story: a drug-free delivery, an unexpected c-section, and a one-hour birth.
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26 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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29
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Prone to migraines? If you feel one coming on, try ice packs and sit still in a dark room. Read more about headaches.
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THU
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30
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How are you doing with pregnancy nutrition? Our pregnancy food diary can help you stay on track.
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FRI
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31
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Do a little research and treat yourself to a massage with a therapist who's trained to treat pregnant women.
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Source : BabyCenter.com
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