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Eating for TWO!? Tips for Staying Healthy!

There's a common belief that when you're pregnant, you're eating for two. But even though you might be tempted to eat twice as much, it's not what the doctor ordered. Eating twice as much doesn't double your chances of having a healthy baby. What it will do is make...

Can You Be in Labor and Not Even Know It?

Is it true that you could be in labor and not even know it? The short answer is yes. Many checklists to determine if you're in "real labor" say that if it's real, you shouldn't be able to talk during your contractions. But this isn't an exact science: it's uncommon...

Abortion vs. Adoption, Which is Right for You?

If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and aren't sure whether you're ready to become a parent, you're probably struggling with the next step. We believe that it’s important for you to be well-informed about your choices so that you can make the best decision...

Should I get an epidural?

Chances are, you’ve already been asked if you’re going to get an epidural. Around 60% of women in the US choose to get an epidural, but there are risks to be aware of. If you’re wondering if you should get an epidural or not, keep reading! What's an epidural? It’s a...

10 Genius Pregnancy Items You’ll Want to Buy

You might have heard the second trimester referred to as the "honeymoon" stage of pregnancy. By now, you've probably survived the worst of nausea, and will soon feel your baby kick! The second trimester is also when your pregnancy starts to show. As your baby grows...

You NEED These First Trimester Essentials

Oh, the first trimester. That magical time where can barely contain your excitement. The first trimester brings such happiness, and also, such miserable conditions. We're not here to sugar coat it. Sometimes the first trimester sucks. Sure, it's an amazing time and an...

How to Get a Great Night’s Sleep In Your Third Trimester

Getting a good night's sleep in your third trimester might feel impossible, thanks to all of the factors that make it a serious challenge. Between the squished bladder, heartburn, restless legs, and uncomfortable size, it’s amazing that women at the end of their...

5 Tips for Surviving a Summer Pregnancy

As the weather starts to warm up, we’re all starting to make plans for the summer. If you are pregnant this summer, you'll want to start prepping for that too. Being pregnant when it’s super-hot out is its own special variety of hell. Carrying an extra human around...

5 Useful Ways to Survive Bed Rest

There are a variety of reasons why your doctor might put you on bed rest. Some women go on bed rest because they're showing signs of premature labor. Others are facing an issue like pre-eclampsia. Laying around for weeks or months on end might seem like a dreadful...

10 Tips for New Dads-to-Be

Today, Pregnancy Help Online is writing a post for all the dads-to-be out there. So you'll want to make sure to share this info with your boyfriend or husband! If he follows these simple rules, you should leave the labor and post-partum experience feeling respected,...

What Is PUPPs?

PUPPs is a pretty cute and cuddly-sounding acronym for an awful, itchy skin condition called "Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy." PUPPs (or PUPPP) is a fairly common skin condition, with about 1 in 250 pregnant women getting this rash. Make sure to...