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Is Diarrhea a Sign of Pregnancy? What You Need to Know

Is Diarrhea a Sign of Pregnancy? What You Need to Know

Experiencing looser stools and wondering if you are pregnant? Is diarrhea during pregnancy normal? Answers to these questions are more can be found below! Diarrhea Early Pregnancy Pregnancy can do a number on the digestive system. It seems like you’re either experience nausea, acid reflux, constipation, bloating, or diarrhea at some point or another throughout…

Genetic Testing Before and During Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Genetic Testing Before and During Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Genetic Testing Before and During Pregnancy: What You Should Know When Ezra was born, he passed all his newborn screenings with flying colors. There was no reason for his parents to think anything could be wrong with their perfect newborn son. However, as Ezra grew, his mother noticed a few things that seemed off. And…

Must-Know Tips for Exercise During Pregnancy
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Must-Know Tips for Exercise During Pregnancy

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sports Authority for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Sleep or exercise? Most pregnant women would pick sleep. I know I often wanted to. However, experts will agree on this – exercising during pregnancy can make a difference. There are plenty of benefits –…

The Emotions of a “Surprise” Pregnancy: My Experience
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The Emotions of a “Surprise” Pregnancy: My Experience

Finding out you are pregnant can be such a joyous and exciting time – but when it comes as a surprise, the emotions involved can feel a little more complex. Here is my experience with our surprise pregnancy. Surprise Pregnancy I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with Jack very clearly. It…

Heartburn During Pregnancy: Relief, Remedies and Causes
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Heartburn During Pregnancy: Relief, Remedies and Causes

Sometimes I (semi) joke about how I definitely experience all the unpleasant side effects of pregnancy. It’s all worth it, but it definitely makes for a long month. I’ve written plenty about my morning sickness woes with Jack, and that is something that I haven’t missed out on this pregnancy either. Another thing that I…

When a group of moms get together, chances are pregnancy horror stories, and a competition of "Who had it worst" will commence. Great piece about what to do if these conversations make you feel uneasy. Because everyone's story is uniquely theirs!
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Who Had It Worst? The Pregnancy Debate I Love to Avoid

This post was written by our wonderful contributor, Katelyn! “Being Pregnant SUCKS!” “Yes, it is absolutely the worst!” Sometimes I find myself in the midst of a pregnancy-hating conversation. It’s not too hard to find myself in one as I regularly associate with women who are mothers and often with women who are pregnant, so it’s…