by Jennifer Shakeel
There are so many joys of being pregnant. The excitement of carrying new life around inside you, the first kick, hearing the heart beat, the thought becoming a mom for the first time or for the second, third or fourth time. This is a wonderful time… all except for that morning sickness. While we all want to believe it will end after the first trimester, there are some of us that have to cope with it the entire pregnancy. My personal battle with morning sickness during my current pregnancy is the inspiration for this article. I am going to go over a number of natural remedies, but I wanted to make you aware that your OB doctor may have samples of “candy” that has been designed to help ease the nausea associated with morning sickness.
What to Eat
Yes, I know that is the last thing in the world you feel like doing when you feel nauseated. I am here to tell you that eating will actually help ease those feelings. Plus you need the calories to support that growing baby inside you. Eat foods that you would eat if you had the flu, dry toast, rice, applesauce.
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by Patricia Hughes

Pregnancy is a time when women are generally more concerned with their health and well being. Health habits and diet improve significantly for many women after hearing the news they are expecting a baby. Chronic health conditions, such as asthma, should be carefully monitored during pregnancy.
Each woman experiences asthma differently during pregnancy. Some women find their symptoms improve when they are pregnant, while others experience more frequent or severe asthma attacks. A third group of women find their symptoms remain about the same as prior to the pregnancy.
Medications for Treating Asthma
Women worry about taking medications during pregnancy and for good reason since many commonly used medications are not safe for the baby. However, as a result of this fear some women may not take their medication as directed or skip it. This is dangerous since you are depriving both your baby and yourself of oxygen. Controlling your symptoms is the best thing you can do to ensure a healthy baby.
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Regular exercise is beneficial during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga is a good choice for a low impact exercise that provides several benefits that are both physical and mental. Prenatal yoga improves flexibility, tones muscles and helps provide natural relief from some of the common pregnancy discomforts. Always remember to consult with your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program, especially if you are pregnant.
Increases strength and flexibility: The regular practice of yoga helps increase flexibility in the muscles and surrounding tissues. This helps enhance blood circulation. The regular practice of prenatal yoga stretches and tones the muscles, making them stronger and more flexible.
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