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There is new evidence that pregnant women who consume high amounts of caffeine risk having low birth weight children. Researchers in Great Britain studied over 2500 pregnant women with an average age of 30. The findings of the research show that consuming even moderate amounts of caffeine while pregnant can increase the risks of having a low birth weight child.

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Women seeking alternative ways to give birth, will probably consider a water birth as one of the options. A water birth is exactly what it says: a mother-to-be gives birth in a tub full of warm water. Some women go through the labor in the water, but get out when it is time for the delivery. Others choose to stay in the water throughout the whole process.

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Early signs of pregnancy can be hard to detect. They're easy to confuse with symptoms of other things like fatigue or illness. It's best to recognize all of the early signs of pregnancy and understand that on their own they may not mean anything in particular but together there's a good chance they might mean a baby.

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For the baby shower menu, finger foods are a hot item. Your guests don’t want to be juggling plates and cutlery as they visit with each other, so be sure to put together a menu of finger foods containing some of these ideas.

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As the seasons change, you may think about buying some new clothing. This could be just because you want to update your wardrobe or maybe because you've changed sizes. If your size change is due to pregnancy, there are specific things you'll want to look for in winter clothes.

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Although pregnancy symptoms vary from woman to woman and even from pregnancy to pregnancy in the same woman, there is one symptom that will be experienced in nearly all pregnancies. This symptom is morning sickness, and it can make even the most excited mother-to-be feel miserable.