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Pregnancy Mood Swings Are Normal — But That Doesn’t Mean They’re Easy
“I think of the combination of biological, psychological, and social/relational changes someone is experiencing, and they are all quite overwhelming!” Nikki Lively, LCSW, Clinical Director of the Transitions to Parenthood Program at the Family Institute at Northwestern University, tells Refinery29. “Each trimester has its unique physical challenges, with increased fatigue, nausea, hunger or lack of hunger, and disturbed sleep being the most common throughout, as well as increased physical pain and discomfort towards the end of the pregnancy, in particular,” Lively says. Hormonal changes, she adds, can increase mood swings for some , and stabilise moods for others.
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Alesha Dixon proudly shows off her baby bump in 'beautiful' bikini photo
"No make-up, no filters, just me and baby"
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Pregnant actress trolled for not having a husband
Pretty Little Liars' Shay Mitchell is being criticised online for daring to be pregnant without a husband in 2019.
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New mom, 18, says hospital left epidural in her back for days: 'Agonizing'
An 18-year-old new mom says she was left with an epidural tube stuck in her back for days, and hospitals weren't able to help.
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Alanis Morissette talks 'challenges and miscarriages' ahead of baby No. 3: 'Didn't think it was possible'
The "Jagged Little Pill" musical isn’t the only baby Alanis Morissette is readying for.
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The most popular baby names of 2019 have been revealed
Welcome to the world baby Jason.
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Should brands use genuinely pregnant women to model maternity wear?
"Imagine being an expectant mother and not knowing which of these models are genuinely in the same boat as you!"
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Obese woman sheds an impressive nine stone by walking 30,000 steps a day
Tina Cotton, 45, was told to lose weight after three heartbreaking miscarriages.
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Woman calls for legal document that would enable men to 'opt' out of parenthood
“What if there was the option for a man to 'opt out' of parenthood?”
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What is induced lactation, the process that allows you to breastfeed if you haven't given birth?
Jaclyn and Kelly Pfeiffer have released images of them breastfeeding their twins in unison.
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Flour to be fortified with folic acid to prevent birth defects
The government is hopeful this will spare hundreds of families from suffering.
StyleMarie Claire Dorking'UK's most premature baby', born the size of her mum's hand, is now two and thriving
Little Edie Madoc-Jones weighed just 1lb 4oz when she was born at just over 23 weeks.
StylePenny BurfittBlogger praised for stripped down, post-pregnancy snap
Aussie blogger Hannah Polites is removing both the filter, and her clothes to make an important statement.
StyleFrancesca SpecterSmoking near pregnant women increases unborn child's asthma risk
The new study links passive smoking – ie, involuntarily inhaling smoke from other people’s cigarettes – with future offsprings’ asthma risk.
StyleMarie Claire DorkingWoman who didn't know she was pregnant delivers baby alone on bathroom floor
Stacey Porter had no symptoms of pregnancy at all.
StyleMarie Claire DorkingBaby born without skin on almost his entire body defies doctors odds to survive
Little Kaiden weighed just 2lb 7oz when he was born, ten weeks early.
StyleMarie Claire DorkingWomen's negative feelings towards body changes during pregnancy linked to depression after birth
Researchers are now calling for a standardised method of assessing women’s feelings towards their changing bodies during pregnancy.
StyleMarie Claire DorkingStacey Solomon praised for 'raw and real' post-birth post complete with blood stains
“Love how this picture is so real, how labour really looks."
StyleFrancesca Specter'Womb shaming' barista tries to confiscate pregnant customer's coffee
"Caffeine is bad for the baby."
StyleMarie Claire DorkingModel whose bloated tummy makes her look pregnant throws light on Insta Vs reality
"I want to share the reality and not cover it up by only posting the good days."
StyleMarie Claire DorkingWhy are parents paying thousands to freeze their babies' umbilical cords?
The number of units being banked privately has almost doubled in four years.
StyleMarie Claire DorkingBusy Philipps speaks about her abortion, condemns Georgia's six-week ban
The actress was discussing her own experience while raising concerns about Georgia's new abortion legislation.
StyleMarie Claire DorkingMum-to-be left disappointed after baby's gender was accidentally revealed at her baby scan
The mum-to-be thinks she saw the gender on the screen.
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Mum sparks debate about whether new dads should be able to stay over in maternity wards
"I think this is outrageous - unfair on the mother; unfair on the father, who's being made to feel unimportant. He needs to bond too."
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Has the royal baby arrived? Paddy Power suspends bets following belief Meghan's given birth
"Someone knows something."
