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Early signs of pregnancy: when you know before the test says yes
It wasn't a pregnancy test or missed period that told me I was pregnant with my second baby; it was too early for those things. A doner kebab told me I was going to be a mum again.
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Pregnancy Week by Week
Congratulations, you've just uttered the words, "I am pregnant!" Find out what changes are happening to your body and see how your baby is developing each week of your pregnancy.
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Adele's voice got lower in pregnancy. That's common, says new study
During a concert in Sydney last year, Adele had an unusual request for her fans.
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The one surprising pregnancy symptom that hasn't gone away
When I found out I was pregnant, I was prepared for a variety of symptoms, ranging from terrible to mildly fun. Morning nausea? Awful. Craving and getting to eat all the ice cream I want? Sign me up.
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How to minimise pregnancy stretch marks
A doctor's top tips.
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14 things you would only ever cry about if you're pregnant
When you're pregnant, the parameters for what is worthy of a good cry are blown wide open.
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Is 'baby brain' really just your new, permanent mum brain?
Although researchers claim that there's no real evidence of baby brain, every mum I know has experienced it in some form or another.
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'Why didn't anyone tell me?': third-trimester pelvic pain
I could barely walk.
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Serena Williams’ partner reveals her pregnancy cravings
It's the job of every partner of an expecting woman - making sure the mother of their unborn baby gets whatever strange thing she is craving, whenever she is craving it.
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How to hide your pregnancy when dealing with morning sickness
When you're struggling with a brutal case of morning sickness throughout your first trimester, it isn't easy to keep your pregnancy a secret. What are you supposed to do when your "flu" has lasted several weeks, you keep running back and forth to the bathroom, and your face is quite literally green? Check out some simple tips to help you hide your pregnancy when you have severe morning sickness, then see which foods can ease the symptoms!
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I didn't know I was pregnant
I had to have a friend tell me I was pregnant over dinner.
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6 reasons I hate the first trimester.
Early pregnancy does not sit with me well.
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New cookbook celebrates pregnancy cravings in a hilarious way
I never craved anything during my pregnancies except Frosty Fruits ice blocks and fruitcake. And I didn't even want them together. So dull.
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