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It's positive." "I'm pregnant?" "I'm going to have a baby!"

What a whole new world of emotions now opens up within you. Disbelief, acceptance, joy, trepidation, fears and elation: the list goes on. But for most women, they are ultimately distilled into an eagerness to find out all we can about the challenges facing us in the next few months.

At no other time in your life will you face as many physical, emotional and social changes as during the time that you are pregnant. You will watch your feet gradually disappear from view, wonder when it was that you agreed to sponsor a kick-boxing tournament in your belly, discover that you really are a sexy Momma, and speculate on just where you can find reliable information for educating yourself about your upcoming birth.

By writer at 2007-01-25 16:15
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Ann Douglas

Ann Douglas is an award-winning journalist and the author of 27 books on pregnancy and parenting. She is the creator and author of the bestselling "The Mother of All" Books series. Known for her lively anecdotes and real-world advice, Ann is an "Expert Mom" here at ClubMom, the "Misconceptions" columnist for Conceive Magazine, and a contributor to numerous other parenting Websites and magazines. She is also a much sought after speaker who is recognized for her ability to entertain and inspire her audiences and to get to the heart of the issues of greatest concern to parents today.

By writer at 2007-01-24 09:18
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10 steps to a healthy pregnancy

Things to do in the year prior to conception

1. What's up, doc?
A generation ago, your doctor would have thought you were crazy if you called to set up an appointment to talk about your conception plans. Today, it's fast becoming the norm for couples to book a preconception health checkup.

You may have to do a little arm-twisting to get your partner to accompany you to your appointment -- a lot of guys feel that their role in Operation Conception is limited to heading up the elite Sperm Squadron forces! -- but, whether he's prepared to admit it or not, your partner also needs to do a little preconception health planning of his own.

By writer at 2007-01-24 08:44
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