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7 Secrets for Getting Pregnant with a Boy

Many couples want to increase their chances of conceiving a healthy baby of a certain sex. This post will cover how to increase your chances of having a boy.

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Help! I Forgot to Take My Birth Control Pill

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Forgetting to take your birth control pill can be a very scary experience. But, don’t fear, the answers are right here

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Happy Tummy Tips : Diet & Nutrition in the 1st Trimester

Diet in first trimester

If you’re in the first 12 weeks, chances are pretty high that you’re not even the least bit hungry, let alone interested in the banquet of food you’ve been told you need to consume every day.

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Tips and Tricks: Rehydration After Vomiting

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If you or someone you love has been vomiting and unable to keep any food or liquids down, they’re probably starting to feel even worse from the effects of dehydration.

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Snack Ideas for Pregnant Moms

Snacks for Pregnancy

While you are pregnant, make sure you’re getting all the essential nutrients, vitamins and foods your baby needs to grow and develop. Sometimes it’s difficult to think about how to actually get the extra 200 – 300 recommended calories you and your baby need every day.

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Getting Birth Control Pills – No Exam Needed

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You can get birth control as a teen without having to have a pelvic exam. That’s right, you don’t need to have a complete exam to get birth control.

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If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant in the next 3 months, it’s important to consider whether you or your partner have been exposed to the Zika virus.

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I hear from a lot of women who are suddenly ready to have a baby. They want to be pregnant as soon as possible. Others are considering pregnancy and trying to get prepared.

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Pregnant and Eating for Two

Diet for Second Trimester

Now is the time to enjoy the foods you love and crave. In the 2nd Trimester, the goal is to have a lot of variety with lots of colorful, healthy, nutrient dense foods to provide the essential nutrients you and your baby need for a healthy pregnancy.

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Long Acting Reversible Contraception: LARCS

We have lots of other birth control options that don’t require you to remember to do something all the time. These are even more effective methods than the Pill, Patch and Ring because there’s very little chance that they won’t be used correctly.

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