Are you feeling that burning sensation in your chest, mama? Are you struggling to eat and sleep comfortably? It could be heartburn!
And you’re not alone!
About half of all pregnant women experience heartburn – also known as acid reflux.
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Congrats if you’ve moved past the stages of helping your baby latch on properly and the (oh so painful!) boob engorgement, mama!
From there, breastfeeding really does become much more enjoyable.
I was fortunate to breastfeed my twins (supplemented) for over a year.
I struggled in the beginning but over time, breastfeeding one child at a time worked the best then breastfeeding both of them at the same time!
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Although breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby, it also presents many challenges.
It creates that special bond with mama and baby, has countless health benefits (like burning calories!), and is much more economical than formula.
However, if you are not exclusively breastfeeding, say you have to return to work or have more than one baby to feed at once, then there are some external factors to consider.
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Although you know exercise is the best thing for you and baby, it sure can be hard to make it happen regularly.
Especially as each trimester presents new challenges.
Morning sickness, downing your prenatal pill twice a day, and the hormonal changes in your body can be hard to endure enough on their own. Exercising can seem like just one more thing to do.
But the benefits of getting frequent exercise during pregnancy are astounding!
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Expecting mamas often have thoughts of concern and even worry playing in the background throughout pregnancy. As we experience certain changes in our bodies, it can be hard to tell what’s normal.
And if it’s not normal, we’re left to question just how serious the problem is.
It’s easy to develop fear around not knowing the medical term your doctor just diagnosed you with.
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Elna is a mom to twins who blogs and writes for a living. She loves all things mom. While she’s not blogging, you can find Elna meal planning, organizing and helping other moms in her Facebook group, Ready Set Blog for Traffic (From Mom to Mompreneur). →