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The Pregnancy Test $3.95 Ordinarily, I’m a fan of pink–lovely color, does smashing things for the complexion. But not when it’s the bright, glaring stripe staring back at me on the pregnancy test. Then, pink is the color of major oops, of morning sickness, of boyfriends who seemed decent but now are part of some Jerk Witness Protection Program. Still, I’ve got a few things going for me–bitter humor, a divine right to eat till I’m the size of Marlon Brando, and good friends who’ve managed to get me a job interview with one Damien Sharpton: in need of a personal assistant, and some say, a good, swift kick in the arse. If you want to make a lasting impression, by all means, toss your cookies in your future boss’s wastebasket, which is located directly between his excruciatingly sexy legs. Apparently, Mr. Gorgeous-But-Unbearably-Anti-Social must like personal assistants who violate his trash can, because I got the job. And if I can avoid him via text messaging for the next seven months of health insurance, everything will be just fine. Except that he’s just asked–no, insisted–that I go with him on a business trip to the Caribbean. Gulp, Ordinarily, this would be cause for celebration. Ordinarily, I’d shave my legs, pack my bikini, revel in day-glo drinks and my seething lust for Mr. Swarthy-And-Secretive. But there’s nothing ordinary about this situation…which means it could be absolutely extraordinary.

Pregnancy & Birth: The Essential Checklists $8.42 "Pregnancy and Birth: The Essential Checklists" covers everything parents need to know and more when expecting a new baby. It alerts parents as to what to prepare, what to buy, what to ask, what to do, and when to do it. It not only shows parents how to stay on top of everything, but it also helps them to remain one step ahead. The book is highly practical, comprehensive and straightforward, comprising essential lists of simple steps and reminders to help parents anticipate everything they need to do in pregnancy, during birth, and with their newborn baby. Starting with what to do when the test is positive (for example, book to see your doctor and begin taking folic acid), it takes parents right through to the essential clothes, toys and equipment to buy and developmental milestones for 0-3, 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 months and preparing for their baby’s first birthday party. It covers all the planning for the minutiae of daily life, listing what to put in the pregnancy handbag and how many diapers to buy, and listing everything needed for the big day (for example the birth plan, the birth partner’s checklist, reflexology for labor and what labor snacks to bring along).

Pregnancy $10.46 The most up-to-date, comprehensive pregnancy guide on the market, delivering an unforgettable visual journey of developing life. Week-by-week pregnancy format is easy-to-follow, enjoyable to read, and follows the standard development schedule used by the OB/GYN profession. Detailed descriptions and eight pages of amazing full-color in-utero photographs guide expectant parents through a visual journey of the monthly changes of their growing baby. The only pregnancy book on the market authored by a leading OB/GYN who is a doctor, an academic, and a mother. Straightforward, comforting professional advice on the topics that are most important to expectant parents: having a healthy pregnancy, real-life labor, preparing for life as a family (both emotionally and financially), and juggling a career and motherhood. Exclusive interactive due-date wheel makes it easy to determine conception date, week of pregnancy, and delivery date. Special sections on labor and delivery, feeding options, and the first 12 weeks after baby’s birth. Important checklists, including one for each prenatal check-up help the expectant mother prepare for and make the most out of each session with her doctor.

Step-By-Step Yoga for Pregnancy $3.95 Yoga calms the mind, bringing a sense of peace, relaxation, and well-being as well as optimizing physical health, agility, adn strength. "Step-by-Step Yoga for Pregnancy" is an essential guide to the best exercises for each stage of pregnancy and the resources you need for a harmonious pregnancy, birth, and recovery. "Step-by-Step Yoga for Pregnancy" is: a beautifully illustrated yoga handbook for all three trimesters and the weeks following delivery the perfect resource for newcomers to yoga and invaluable for experienced students a complete collection of safe, carefully selected postures written in consultation with top yoga instructors, midwives, and doctors approved by leading pregnancy experts Wendy Teasdill is an experienced yoga teacher and the mother of three children. She began teaching yoga in Hong Kong, where she adapted her teaching to meet the needs of pregnant students. She lives in Glastonbury, England.

The Active Woman’s Pregnancy Log $10.16 Modeled after the successful classic The Ultimate Workout Log, The Active Woman’s Pregnancy Log is the weekly pregnancy diary for the active mom-to-be, from two of America’s leading fitness writers and experts.At last, here is a pregnancy journal that doesn’t focus on shower gifts or nursery decor but on a woman’s health, including her fitness, nutrition, relaxation, and general well-being. At a time when prenatal fitness is booming The Active Woman’s Pregnancy Log is a woman’s healthy pregnancy headquarters—a portable, one-stop source of inspiration, information, and organizational tools to keep moms-to-be feeling fit and confident and exercising wisely throughout this amazing journey. Spanning forty weeks, this day-by-day diary features:- A quick guide to the “active” pregnancy, including how to work around symptoms, and exercises for every level through each trimester- Eating advice to ensure baby keeps growing and mom stays healthy- Plenty of charts, checklists, and places to record important dates, contacts, test results, and more- Advice on how to choose proper maternity fitness gear- A bonus section on postpartum fitness

Dr. Spock’s Pregnancy Guide $4.19 Pregnant? Congratulations Now let an expert guide you through this exciting time. Pregnancy is a time of powerful emotions, dramatic changes, and plenty of questions. Noted obstetrician Marjorie Greenfield, M.D., one of the new team of medical experts at The Dr. Spock Company, has written this authoritative book to answer all your questions and help ensure a happy, healthy pregnancy. "Dr. Spock’s Pregnancy Guide" will take you month by month through the thrilling journey to parenthood, with special focus on how to: Follow the development of your growing baby Find the right obstetrician or midwife Deal with common symptoms and problems Plan the kind of childbirth experience you want Get good care every step of the way, and more For more than 50 years, Dr. Benjamin Spock was the world’s best-known pediatrician. Drawing upon his trusted philosophy of baby and child care, a new generation of experts at The Dr. Spock Company brings today’s moms and dads the latest in parenting, child-health, and pregnancy information. Be sure to pick up "Dr. Spock’s Baby Basics, " the first book in the Take Charge Parenting Guides series.

Your Pregnancy MD: The First Trimester $12.22 Got pregnancy questions? Your Pregnancy MD: The First Trimester has all the answers you’re looking for and more Written by a retired obstetrician with over 26 years of medical experience, this book will guide you through every step of your first 13 weeks of pregnancy—from your baby’s development to changes to expect and complications that can arise in the first trimester. The ultimate pregnancy guide, Your Pregnancy MD: The First Trimester will educate and help you on your journey toward motherhood. Packed with more extensive information about the first trimester than any other book on the market, let us be your tour guide on all things pregnancy Your Pregnancy MD: The First Trimester features: * Extensive expert advice on the first 13 weeks of pregnancy * Answers to the most commonly asked pregnancy questions * Insightful facts and tips to help you cope with the frustrations and unpleasant side effects of the your first trimester * You and your baby’s changes week-by-week * Lifestyle choices that can affect your baby’s health, including your diet and nutrition, substance abuse, back-to-back pregnancies, and more * Normal changes to expect in the first trimester * Pregnancy complications that may arise * What to expect from your prenatal visits * And much, much more An easy-to-read pregnancy guidebook, Your Pregnancy MD: The First Trimester is your one-stop shop for all things pregnancy. A must-have for all expectant mothers

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Wondfo Pregnancy Test Strips, 25-count $3.09 HOW DOES IT WORK? Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone, produced by the developing placenta shortly after the conception and secreted into the urine. The pregnancy test contains antibodies which specifically react with this hormone. HOW TO READ THE RESULTS Negative (not pregnant): Only one color band appears, in the Control Zone. No apparent band on the Test Zone. This indicates that no…

Combo pack 40 (LH) Ovulation tests and 10 (HCG) Pregnancy tests $11.43 The most simple and economical alternative for clinical diagnostic testing. The HCG pregnancy strip is designed for rapid determination of pregnancy conditions in urine specimens. The strip is dipped into a sample for 3-5 seconds. The reaction approximately takes 5 minutes with visual development of control and test lines. One Step LH Ovulation Test is fast and easy-to-use. It is a qualitative tes…

Wondfo One Step Ovulation (LH) Test Strips, 50-Count $11.26 If youre trying to conceive, our Ovulation Tests represents an excellent value on the highest quality ovulation test strip available. Theyre FDA-approved, highly sensitive (detecting a level of 25 miu/ml LH), and provide a high degree of accuracy in pinpointing your most fertile time of the month. Ovulation Test Strips work by allowing you to detect your monthly “LH Surge” – the dramatic increase …

Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads $8.47 Take your average guide for new mothers, chuck most of the stuff about breast feeding and ditch the deep background research and stats, then generously pepper with illustrations and burley humor and what do you have? Your average guide for new fathers. Be Prepared follows that template pretty closely, and that’s really quite an acceptable thing. Yes, there’s a bit too much emphasis here on broadly…

Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to Succeed in School $7.36 “You can imagine what my child′s room looked like: clothes on the floor, dresser draws open with clothes half hanging out of them, and toys spread all over the floor.” “Jill is given an assignment on Monday that is due on Friday. The problem is that despite repeated nagging, she won′t start it until Thursday night.” Organizing Ther Disorganized Child finally answers the parents′ question…

Whining: 3 Steps to Stop It Before the Tears and Tantrums Start $1.49 There are few things on the planet that can drive an adult crazy as fast as a ceaselessly whining child–we are often reduced to tantrums ourselves by this incessant complaining. If we were just better parents, our kids wouldn’t have to act this way to get our attention, right? Not exactly. Whining happens because, often, it works. Whining also happens at any age and in many forms, and can be …

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5 Things to Do After a Positive Pregnancy Test

When I found out that I was just pregnant, after taking a pregnancy test that turned out positive, I was incredibly excited but also a tiny bit frightened. I wondered about maintaining my health during pregnancy.

I had heard about the weird and wonderful cravings some women have while pregnant and the great increase in weight gain. Would I be one of them? It was time to do some research to make sure I stayed healthy.

Along the way, I learned five steps to do in the very early stages of pregnancy, as well as through the entire nine months. Each specific tip helped me maintain my health during pregnancy and bounce back in shape quickly after giving birth. Of course, many of these tips work well for all women, whether they are just pregnant or not. To remain healthy is a lifelong struggle, but what better time than when pregnant to really strive for great health?

I have to admit that at first I thought I could eat everything in sight, stop exercising and just take it easy. But I quickly realized that I didn’t feel right and that my body was more sluggish than ever. So here are the top five steps I followed:

First, I began to read lots and lots of information about nutrition for pregnancy. For example, I had no idea that a baby could actually rob a pregnant woman’s teeth and body of calcium. Maybe that explained why my gums were starting to ache and my dentist told me to take extra care during pregnancy.

But to maintain health during pregnancy, it isn’t just calcium that has to be added to the diet. Empty calories had to be limited. I also didn’t like to drink caffeine as that seemed to make my baby restless and made me uneasy. I figured that couldn’t be good for the baby.

Secondly, I took note of my food cravings, but endeavoured not to indulge them. Some cravings truly indicated a need for specific vitamin rich fruits and vegetables. Other cravings, including those for salty foods, could lead to water retention and weight gain. Besides, a craving for salt didn’t necessarily mean I needed extra salt because some women desire salt when they actually want sugar – just one of the oddities of pregnancy.

This third step isn’t only for women who are just pregnant, but can be beneficial for all general health. I learned about specific types of exercise to help me stay fit. Not all exercises are safe to be done during pregnancy, so I did my research to ensure I looked after myself and my baby during exercise. A balanced blend of the right fitness routines helped prepare me to give birth and remain in good shape. I also stayed out of hot saunas as overheating the body isn’t good for the baby.

The fourth tip I followed was to steer clear of drab maternity clothing. By putting the focus on my body, I reminded myself to maintain my health during pregnancy, not gain too much weight and take pride in my pregnant body. Realistically I knew that I would have a baby bulge, but I hoped to get back into shape as soon as possible after the birth of my baby. Wearing nice clothes helped me remember that pregnancy doesn’t have to mean dressing in loose and sloppy clothing.

Finally, I worked on putting together a fitness and diet program to help me lose weight after I gave birth. I started planning for this when I was just pregnant, even before the baby was kicking inside me. Shedding those baby pounds doesn’t have to be a difficult process but I believe I succeeded only by planning ahead.

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