Top 10 Lists
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10 Things That May Hurt Even More Than Childbirth
A friend pregnant with her first child recently asked me how much labor hurts, her voice dropping to...
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10 Things People Say When You’re a New Parent—and What They Really Mean
When we welcome a new addition into our lives, we also have no choice but to welcome a...
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Top 10 Things Never to Say to a Pregnant Woman
When I was pregnant with the wee ones, I was taken aback by all of the unwelcome surprises....
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10 Funniest Things Said During Labor and Delivery
“Funny” may not be the first word that springs to mind when you think about going into labor,...
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Top 10 Ways OB Exams Are Like Trips to the Mechanic
10. They’re administered by someone who’s wearing gloves and looking under the hood. 9. The place is full...
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10 Things Never to Say to a Woman Pregnant with Twins
There is something about pregnancy that inspires passersby to say and do all sorts of crazy things, but...
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10 Best Things About Being Pregnant in the Summer
Pregnancy and summertime: they go as comfortably together as skinny jeans and Thanksgiving. Having been heavily pregnant in...
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Top 10 Worst Ways to Pass Time on Bed Rest
When I was pregnant with my son two years ago, a routine ultrasound revealed my cervix had inexplicably...
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10 Funniest Places Where Pregnant Women’s Water Has Broken
We’ve all seen it on TV and in the movies — the moment when the pregnant woman’s water...
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Top 10 Signs You Are Ready to Have Baby #2
When you’re already juggling one kid—and everything else in life—it can be hard to remember to put on...
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Top 10 Signs You Might Have Pregnancy Brain
10. You just spent an hour searching for your favorite black tank top — only to realize you’re...
