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Pre-pregnancy

Homemade Pregnancy Tests: What are they and Do they really work?

”Experts do no attribute any reliability to these tests and suggest that these should only be conducted at home for fun. The more accurate pregnancy tests available are urine tests or blood tests. Even if your home-ingredients react and become fizzy, frothy or bubbly, you need to get one of the credible tests or visit your doctor to know the actual pregnancy result and not solely rely on the homemade tests.”

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All Trimesters

Is Apple Cider Vinegar safe to consume during pregnancy?

No scientific research proves the health benefits or harm done by ACV. According to most researchers and authorities, pregnant women should consume particular unpasteurized products with caution. This is because unpasteurized products contain bacteria such as Salmonella, Toxoplasma and Listeria among others. 

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Pregnancy Essentials

Best Pregnancy Pillow 2023

“When I was pregnant, one of the best buys that I treasure till date was my pregnancy pillow. Right as we hit the middle of the second trimester and the belly got slightly bigger, needing extra support under my tummy and behind my back became extremely important. Sleeping with it was the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless night where I was constantly adjusting my position to be comfortable.

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Pre-pregnancy

How do I track my ovulation cycle to get pregnant?

The process of ovulation involves the release of an egg from your ovaries. You are potentially fertile from the five days prior to ovulation and the actual day of ovulation; but if you have sex from Day 4 to Day 6 of this fertile window your chances of getting pregnant are extremely high.

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Baby Essentials

Best Baby Changing Mats/Pads 2023

Changing mats might not seem like an essential item on your list or even something that you thought about till you stumbled across this article, but as a first-time mum, I can tell you that having a dedicated place for changing diapers is invaluable. Our changing mat is one of the most used products in our house, and it’s saved our sanity more than once because we have everything we need to change our baby centered around that one mat specially when the baby poops or pees.

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