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Feel Refreshed Without a Nap

Ideally, pregnant women should nap every day. This is especially important during the first and third trimesters when exhaustion is at its peak. However, napping is not always possible. Mothers to be who work or are home with other children have a difficult time getting rest during the day. If you work full time, there are some things you can do to feel revitalized. The hours after lunch are when most people feel tired at work, whether they are pregnant or not. This time is sometimes referred to as the afternoon slump. When you are expecting a baby, you can’t … Continue reading →

Dealing with Stress Incontinence

Stress incontinence is one of the more embarrassing side effects of pregnancy. Stress incontinence is the small amount of urine released when you sneeze, cough or even laugh. For some women, the amount is so slight it is barely noticeable. For other women, this is a real problem. It can cause some women to avoid social situations for fear of having an episode in public. Stress incontinence is more common in Caucasian women than in African American women. How you have your babies and how many you have also has an effect. Women with more than one baby are more … Continue reading →