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PregnancyWeekly Community Bulletin Boards
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Re: PIN and UNPIN...
11-21-2009 11:20 AM
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Adoption Issues During Pregnancy
Giving a baby up for adoption involves strong and often conflicting emotions, many of which can resurface or change during a subsequent pregnancy. If you are currently pregnant and have previously given a baby up for adoption, or if you are considering giving your baby up for adoption, check out this board to share your experiences, feelings and advice.
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Re: Feeling let...
07-29-2009 2:22 PM
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Baby Names for Boys
Expecting a little boy and need a name? Have a great idea for a boy’s name and want to share it? Find and share suggestions and opinions with other couples who are trying to name their bouncing baby boy.
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Re: What do y'all...
11-16-2009 10:52 AM
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Baby Names for Girls
Find the perfect name to fit your little bundle of sugar and spice, and everything nice; or share your favorite names with those in need.
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Re: Hannah Adele...
11-18-2009 8:42 AM
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Bearing with Bedrest
Bedrest can be a scary, frustrating, and exhausting experience. Join this message board to find and share experiences, advice, and support with other moms-to-be who are bearing with bedrest.
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10-27-2009 3:41 PM
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Birth Professionals
Chat with lactation consultants, doulas, midwives and other birth professionals. Any serious concerns should be brought up with your doctor. These professionals are in no way affiliated with Pregnancyweekly nor do they necessarily reflect PW's views.
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Re: Does breast...
11-22-2009 12:28 PM
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Birth Stories
Share your birth story with other new moms and moms-to-be! Let your birth club know you’ve posted your story here so they can read your play-by-play.
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Re: After you got...
07-05-2009 4:20 PM
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Birth Trauma
This board is for women who have experienced trauma during the birth of a baby. Find support from others who have gone through a similar experience and understand all that you're going through.
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10-08-2009 6:52 PM
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Cesarean Section
Delivering a baby via c-section can mean a longer recovery period, increased pain, and other special postpartum issues. Check out this board to connect and share with other moms who have delivered a baby via c-section. |
Re: questions about...
09-25-2009 9:06 AM
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Choosing a Baby Name
Share ideas for naming a boy or a girl with other parents-to-be and if you’re in need of a name, get ideas.
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Re: We need major...
11-16-2009 8:38 PM
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Cord Blood Banking
Cord blood, rich in stem cells that are genetically unique to your baby and family, can only be collected right after your doctor has cut the umbilical cord. [ Related Articles] |
New to group
12-10-2008 2:19 PM
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Depression During Pregnancy
Postpartum depression is a well-publicized condition; however, many women experience depression while they are still pregnant. Connect with other women who are struggling with depression while pregnant for advice, support, and encouragement.
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11-13-2009 1:53 PM
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Do's and Don'ts During Pregnancy
There are so many things you should and should not do while you’re pregnant, it’s hard to keep them straight. Connect with other moms-to-be for tips, advice, and what to do (and not do) during your pregnancy.
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11-05-2009 11:55 AM
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High Risk Pregnancies
For most women, pregnancy is a time of unparalleled joy and anticipation. But for six to eight percent of pregnant women who experience a high risk pregnancy, it can be a time of intense fear and uncertainty. Connect with other women on this board who are having a high risk pregnancy for support, encouragement, and advice.
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Is this serious...
11-20-2009 2:19 PM
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Home and Water Births
Delivering at home or submerged in water are increasingly popular birth options. On this message board, you can chat with other women who have delivered using these methods and those who are considering it.
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Guess I get another...
11-08-2009 8:06 PM
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Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is a natural childbirth technique that incorporates deep relaxation, slow breathing patterns, and self-guided endorphin release to enable the woman to enjoy an unmedicated, safe, and gentle labor and delivery that is often quicker than normal and less painful. Find out more and connect with other women who are considering or who have used hypnobirthing.
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Re: 1st baby-using...
06-05-2009 11:54 AM
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Library
Please feel free to post links to articles and reference material concerning pregnancy.
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Re: Lots of Pregnancy...
05-27-2008 11:33 AM
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Life/Birth After Loss
Connect with other subscribers who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy, baby or child and are considering or actively trying again. Share support, stories and encouragement. To turn off your weekly newsletter, please click here |
Try to stay positive
09-12-2009 11:26 AM
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Miscarriage Support
It’s perfectly normal to feel shock, grief, depression, fatigue, and a sense of failure after a miscarriage – especially if it was your first or if you had a hard time conceiving. But the women on this board know just what you’re going through and can offer support, help, and friendship. To turn off your weekly newsletter, please click here |
Re: Never imagined...
11-19-2009 7:37 AM
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Natural Childbirth
Share tips, support, encouragement, and the natural childbirth experience with other mothers who said no to the drugs and those who are considering it.
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Re: signed a doula...
11-14-2009 4:41 PM
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Nurseries
Share decorating ideas, themes, and your favorite baby-supply stores and websites with other parents-to-be on this board who are creating a special nursery for their little bundle of joy!
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Nursery Theme for...
11-21-2009 6:03 PM
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Over 21 and Pregnant
The majority of babies are still born to women who are in their twenties. Check out this board to chat with other twenty-something moms-to-be.
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11-21-2009 6:13 PM
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Over 32 and Pregnant
An increasing number of women are waiting to have children later in life and thirty-something is now prime baby time. Check out this board to find other moms-to-be in their 30s.
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Need another mom...
11-16-2009 3:44 PM
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Over 40 and Pregnant
Forty is the new thirty, or so the saying goes. Check out this board to chat with other women who are in their forties, fabulous, and pregnant.
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Re: Hello Trying...
11-05-2009 6:53 PM
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Pregnancy Following a Loss
Connect with other moms-to-be who have suffered a miscarriage or death of a child and are now pregnant again or considering becoming pregnant.
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Re: Cautiously Optomistic
11-19-2009 2:25 PM
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Pregnancy Nutrition and Diet
Pregnancy inspires many women to eat healthier and cut certain foods out of their diets. But eating for two is no easy task! Talk to other women on this board about food cravings, nutrition, and how to avoid and treat common food-related pregnancy symptoms such as heartburn and constipation.
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09-29-2009 10:00 AM
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Pregnant in the Military
Being pregnant and in the military or married to an active military man can mean additional stress and big decisions, as well as unique experiences and opportunities. Check out this board to find other military moms-to-be for friendship, support and advice.
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11-06-2009 2:37 AM
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Pregnant Moms with Preteens or Teens
It’s been a few years, but here you are again: pregnant! Facing motherhood again with a preteen or teen in the house can present unique issues and opportunities. Chat with other women who have teens or preteens and are pregnant again, and those who are considering it.
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07-28-2009 10:51 AM
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Pregnant with Multiples
Expecting two, three or more? Chat with other women who are expecting multiples.
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11-19-2009 7:28 PM
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Sexual Issues During and After Pregnancy
Unfortunately, a baby may have a negative effect on your relationship…sometimes before it’s even born. Many couples experience sexual difficulties during and/or after pregnancy; join this board to share support, advice, and encouragement with other couples facing these issues.
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11-21-2009 10:20 PM
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Stillbirth
Nearly 4.5 million stillbirths occur around the world each year. Connect with other women who have suffered the tragedy of a stillborn child and share encouragement, support, and friendship. To turn off your weekly newsletter, please click here |
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11-19-2009 2:31 PM
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Teen Pregnancy
A support forum for pregnant women in their teens. Meet others who are in similar situations, get advice, share stories and more.
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11-05-2009 9:23 PM
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Unexpected Pregnancy
Did that line on the pregnancy test take you by surprise? Still recovering from the shock and looking for someone with whom you can share your fears, excitement and growing plans? Check out this board and find other surprised parents-to-be.
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Re: Who would most...
11-05-2009 7:29 AM
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VBAC
Until recently, women who delivered via c-section had to deliver all subsequent children the same way. But now, an increasing number of women are having VBAC, or a vaginal birth after cesarean. Check out this message board to meet other women who have had a VBAC and those who are considering it. |
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11-18-2009 12:12 PM
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Women Facing Tough Choices
Life doesn’t always proceed as planned and many women face difficult decisions as a result. Meet other women on this board who are at a difficult cross-roads and share stories, solutions, and support. This board is for support ONLY.
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Re: Pregnant and...
11-14-2009 7:27 AM
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