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Having obesity can lead to pregnancy complications — be sure to eat more whole foods and try pregnancy-safe exercise
These medications can increase fertility — but the risk of taking them while pregnant isn’t well known
It’s common to have a bowel movement when you’re giving birth, but your care team truly doesn’t want you to be embarrassed by it
Changes in kidney function and new pressure on your bladder may have you running to the restroom a lot more often
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Don’t diet while pregnant, but do eat lots of healthy foods
You can’t be pregnant and have a menstrual period, but there are other reasons you could experience bleeding during pregnancy
Botox isn’t your best choice during pregnancy — try topical vitamin C and moisturizers in the meantime
Pregnancy hot flashes are normal and usually caused by hormonal changes
Fatigue is a result of hormones and the physical toll of pregnancy — eat well, stay hydrated and sleep when you can
Epidurals can help with the discomforts of labor and delivery — but whether you want one is entirely your choice
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