Charlie horses are the nickname for leg cramps. While they can happen at ANY point in your life, …
Charlie Horses in Pregnancy: What you can do to prevent them?Read More
The Aches and Pains of Pregnancy

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Charlie horses are the nickname for leg cramps. While they can happen at ANY point in your life, …
Charlie Horses in Pregnancy: What you can do to prevent them?Read More

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Honestly, pain is a part of pregnancy. I just don't know how we could grow another entire human …

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What is prodromal labor, how do you avoid it and what to expect in early labor at home. I think …

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Have you had a bladder infection, or are worried you're getting one? Pregnancy is a time that …

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Today I want to share the WORST parts of pregnancy. Sometimes you just want to feel like "yeah, this …

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Is your groin (meaning in between your thighs and even into your middle-pelvis) hurting during …

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Sleep can be tough during pregnancy. Sometimes you feel like you're sleeping too MUCH and sometimes …

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I see it all the time -- "I don't think I'll make it to my due date" -- but is that correct OR the …

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Your round ligaments attach your uterus to the rest of your body. During pregnancy they can stretch …

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You're sitting in an office chair quite a bit during pregnancy. What can you do to keep good …

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The last few weeks of pregnancy can be tough, you may even hate it. You are re-thinking all your …
What to do if You’re Miserable At the End of Your PregnancyRead More

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Are you having sharp abdominal pain during pregnancy? You may wonder if it's normal and what …
Sharp Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy: Causes at 21’ish weeks?Read More

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Are you experiencing hip pain during pregnancy? You're not alone! In fact, approximately 50% of …
6 Easy Ways to Get Relief from Hip Pain During PregnancyRead More

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You may be miserable, or your mom's in town or for a variety of reasons you may want to be induced 3 …

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People may ask you if your baby has "dropped" yet, or your provider may say that baby has dropped -- …

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Pain between your legs during pregnancy is not uncommon. There are a few reasons why you may …
Pain Between Your Legs During Pregnancy: Is it Pelvic Pain?Read More

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It is an odd sensation when your belly button starts changing and adjusting as your stomach changes …
Belly Button Pain During Pregnancy (Second Trimester)Read More

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Pregnancy can be very painful, and many people find the last month of pregnancy extremely painful …

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Is kidney stone pain worse than childbirth? What is, in fact, the worst pain out there? Today we’ll …

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Normally, when you feel achy or that your body needs some rest a heating pad is a great idea. …

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Discharge during pregnancy could have it's own whole website. It's just different, and confusing. …

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Going through a pregnancy can already be filled with enough challenges, so it is only natural to …

// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Pregnancy can bring many changes and challenges to your body, and in some cases, women may find …

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Oh man, 38 weeks is when things start to get pretty miserable, right? I remember the subtle art of …

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One common issue that many pregnant women experience during their second trimester is pain under the …

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Painful forearms and wrists are a very normal symptom during pregnancy. Most often the pain will go …
Wrist Pain During Pregnancy: Is carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy-related?Read More

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Clitoris pain during pregnancy isn't uncommon. All that extra vaginal blood flow can do crazy things …

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Can pregnancy cause headaches? In a word, yes. Hormone changes, dehydration, as well as blood …

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Why would you want to see a chiropractor during pregnancy? Today we're going to dive into why your …
Getting Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy — Should you see a chiropractor?Read More

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If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing tailbone pain. This is a common occurrence, and there …
Tailbone Pain During Pregnancy — 6 Things you can do to help!Read More

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During your pregnancy (especially your third trimester) you might experience a sharp pain in your …

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Foot and heel pain in pregnancy can be a really hard condition. As women gain weight, feet …

// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
During your third trimester of pregnancy, you may experience a pulled stomach muscle (or a pulled …

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If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing ankle pain. Don't worry, you're not alone! In this post, …

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Are you struggling with nausea during your pregnancy? If so, you may be wondering if there is …

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Are you having tooth pain while pregnant? You're not alone. Tooth pain is a common complaint during …

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During pregnancy, it's not unusual to experience minor aches and pains. But if you're experiencing …

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Are you experiencing hand and finger joint pain during your pregnancy? If so, you're not alone. Many …
Hand & Finger Joint Pain During Pregnancy: Why it comes and the best at home treatments!Read More

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If you're pregnant, then you may be experiencing some pain in the area of your bellybutton. This is …

// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Are you pregnant and experiencing hip pain? You're not alone. Many women experience hip pain in the …

// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Are you experiencing pelvic pain during your pregnancy? If so, you're not alone. Many pregnant women …

// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
With changes in your pelvis and core, you might find upper inner thigh pain during your pregnancy. …
