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How To Increase Iron Levels Quickly While Pregnant – What To Eat & Why You Need It

by Emelda Otieno
Pregnant woman smiling while eating a bowl full of salad good for increasing iron levels.

Pregnant women can quickly restore their iron levels by taking iron supplements or significantly changing their diet to include more iron-rich foods. An iron-rich diet that includes green leafy vegetables like spinach, poultry and poultry products, beans, iron-fortified bread, and pasta aids quick iron …

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From Belly to Baby: Navigating Stretch Mark Cysts During Pregnancy

by Jennely Pershouse
A pregnant woman is stting on sofa holding her bump taking care to avoid stretch mark cysts.

Cysts that develop on stretch marks are mostly harmless but can become itchy and unsightly. Fortunately, treatments exist that will alleviate the condition but do not fully cure stretch marks. Cysts on stretch marks are relatively common since stretch marks constitute damaged skin that …

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Will Lactose-Intolerant Pregnant Women Still Produce Milk? (How Does It Affect Breastfeeding?)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
A pregnant woman is drinking milk

Being a lactose-intolerant pregnant mom does not affect lactation. The hormones will still produce breast milk regardless of the condition. It does not render the baby to develop the same ailment either. Dairy intake is important for moms to replenish calcium that easily depletes …

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Castor Oil 2 Days In A Row: Can You Use It Safely To Induce Labor

by Eunice Alexis Rae Barbosa
A pregnant woman is using castor oil to help induce labor

It is not uncommon for pregnant moms to try different natural ways to induce labor, from walking it out, and bouncing on an exercise ball, to eating spicy foods. Some soon-to-be moms are even tempted to try castor oil. However, you might want to …

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Cervix Check: What To Know When You’re 4 Weeks Pregnant

by Saumya Malik
Low hard cervix when 4 weeks pregnant

A cervix changes its nature in being high or low, soft or firm during various stages of a woman’s life. During the follicular phase, the body prepares the uterine lining for a fertilized egg to attach. Since estrogen levels are low, the cervix feels …

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Is It Bad To Squeeze Your Breasts During Pregnancy? (Is It Safe To Collect Colostrum Before Birth?)

by Saumya Malik
Is It Bad To Squeeze Your Breasts During Pregnancy?

It’s not generally bad to squeeze your breasts during pregnancy, and if you’re doing it to collect colostrum before birth, you can do so after completing 39 weeks of pregnancy. Even if small, there’s a chance that hand expression could lead to stimulation that …

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