Category: Pregnancy Steps

Can I Eat Shrimp While Pregnant?
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Can I Eat Shrimp While Pregnant?

Yes, you can eat cooked shrimp when you are pregnant. Even though some seafoods are not safe during pregnancy because of high mercury or a risk of food poisoning, shrimp is not one of them. As long as it is fully cooked and eaten in reasonable amounts, shrimp can be a good part of your...

Week 4-9: You May Notice Early Pregnancy Symptoms at Four Weeks
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Week 4-9: You May Notice Early Pregnancy Symptoms at Four Weeks

It’s possible to start noticing some early signs of pregnancy at four weeks, though many women don’t experience any symptoms this soon. The hormonal changes happening in your body now can sometimes bring on noticeable changes. By week four, your body is starting a series of important changes as the tiny embryo (formerly called a...

Week 13-16: You May Start to Feel Your Baby Move for the First Time
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Week 13-16: You May Start to Feel Your Baby Move for the First Time

Welcome to the second trimester! For many people expecting a baby, weeks 13 to 16 are special because this is often when you first notice your baby moving. Even though your baby has been moving inside your womb for a while, these weeks are when you might finally feel those tiny twists and turns yourself....

Can I Eat Pepperoni While Pregnant?
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Can I Eat Pepperoni While Pregnant?

Pregnancy often brings a mix of happiness and questions about what you can safely eat. Pepperoni is a popular craving, but is it okay to have while you’re expecting? The quick answer: yes, you can, but only if it is thoroughly cooked. Eating cold or raw pepperoni is not safe because it may contain harmful...

Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?
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Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?

The short answer is yes, you can eat sushi during pregnancy, but there are some important guidelines to follow. It isn’t a strict “no,” as many believe, but rather a “yes-if it’s cooked, made with low-mercury seafood, and ordered from a reliable place.” This means you need to avoid raw fish, especially high-mercury types, but...

Week 1-4: Your Baby’s Sex is Already Decided
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Week 1-4: Your Baby’s Sex is Already Decided

It might come as a surprise, but your baby’s sex is determined right when conception takes place. Even though you won’t know the answer for months, whether you’re having a boy or a girl is decided from the moment the egg and sperm join. All the genetic material needed, including the information that sets your...

Weeks 32-36: What Happens as Your Baby Turns Head Down?
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Weeks 32-36: What Happens as Your Baby Turns Head Down?

During weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy, your baby usually rotates so that their head points down, getting ready for birth. This important stage is called the cephalic or vertex presentation. It is the natural way for your baby to prepare, aiming for the best position to be born. Most babies move into this head-down...

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