If you’re nearing your third trimester of pregnancy, your doctor might have mentioned the pregnancy glucose test. It’s typically referred to as the Glucose Screening test or the Glucose tolerance test. This test is offered to you between your 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. You’ve heard of it. It’s the appointment reminder on your phone that you’re probably dreading….
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The Pregnancy Glucose Test: What You Should Know Before You Test
What To Expect in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Surviving the first trimester is definitely something to celebrate. Once you meet the second trimester milestone there are so many things to look forward to! But is the 2nd trimester easier than the rest? Well, overall, yes. But that doesn’t mean that the second trimester of pregnancy is all rainbows and butterflies. I’m sure you’re ready to find out what…
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10 Sentimental Ways to Bond With Baby Before They Are Born
There are so many ways to bond with baby before they are even born. Pregnancy is more than the sum of all of your symptoms. It’s more than science, more than statistics, more than the idea of adding another member to your family. Pregnancy is the beginning of a connection that will last for the rest of your life. Believe…
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21 Pregnancy Milestones to Celebrate in Every Stage of Pregnancy
Every pregnant woman loves a good reason to celebrate the progress of their pregnancy. Well, not to worry, there are plenty of pregnancy milestones to honor in every trimester of pregnancy. Although it may seem like all 40 weeks are lumped together in one big blend of nausea and back ache sometimes, pregnancy is actually brimming with reasons to rejoice….
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What You Need To Know About Your Pregnancy After Miscarriage
When I miscarried my son in early pregnancy last year, I had no idea how much it would affect my future pregnancies. After I miscarried for the first time (and even the second time), I knew that I would be pregnant again. I knew that this wasn’t the end of our journey to grow our family. I had every intention…
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