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Trying to get pregnant? Just got pregnant? Halfway through and wondering just how much more of this craziness you can possibly deal with before the baby comes? We have you – and your pregnancy – covered. Week-by-week; we will be your resource for information and a somewhat light-hearted look at the down-and-dirty truths of the wonderful journey towards motherhood.
Does eating a whole pizza constitute a good diet? Can you exercise with a belly? How does sex work with such a huge belly? What should you wear that doesn't include a tent or a muu-muu? How can you help prevent pre-term labour (and what is it anyway?) What are some tried and true tricks to start labour? Whoa, what are those stretch marks doing there? When do you stop feeling tired?…like a whale?…like a human oven?…like a kangaroo?…like an emotional roller coaster? And who the heck is going to rub your aching, swollen, elephant feet?
Even if it is just a wee twinkle in your ovary at this point, understanding your pregnancy, your body, the fetus, your husband/baby-daddy/partner/helper/person-who-loves-you-but-drives-you-insane-because-they-aren't-the-one-who-is-pregnant(!) and even your cravings, can help you make decisions over the next 10 months. Here you will learn a few basic nutrition do's and don'ts (you are eating for two, but you will have to fit into one pair of jeans post baby) and get the basics on other pregnancy issues — from back pain and muscle cramps to sex. The more you know, the more prepared you'll be to face all that lies ahead…on this miraculous journey towards…yeah, we know...we’re shutting up now.