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Stunning floral maternity images like you've never seen

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy You may have seen other maternity images in your life. But not like this. Christophe Guinet, a self-described "urban gardener" who goes by "Mr. Plant" or "Monsieur Plant," captured the natural beauty of pregnancy in stunning photographs that beg the question: "How did he do that?" "There is no bodysuit,"... Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2MUzPIP

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Photos: Mom involves her toddler in every moment of birth

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy The decision of who will be in the room with you when you deliver your baby is an important one. I came across beautiful photographs of a mama in Brazil who made sure her toddler was a part of every aspect of her birth, from labor through delivery. Ludymilla,... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2tniIXY

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My kids are even more excited for our rainbow baby's arrival than I am!

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Every night before they go to bed, my three kids ask their very pregnant mama, “Are you going to have the baby tonight?” Then they ask if we can pray together for their little brother to come. Now. It’s been a long road for little girls who really want... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2Lt1JtF

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The heartbreaking reason I just want to get Mother's Day over with

by Melissa Willets posted in Parenting On Mother's Days past, I may not have had the highest expectations. But at the very least, I'd enjoy a brunch out, tear up over homemade gifts from my kids, and feel thankful to spend the day with them by my side. I probably got annoyed at my husband... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2rBWP6u

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20 super-bizarre pregnancy side effects; it's not just you!

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Chrissy Teigen recently shed some light on a super-bizarre pregnancy side effect no one talks about: so-called pregnancy nose. It seems her proboscis is growing right along with her bump. Upon sharing her predicament with this unpredictable symptom of pregnancy on social media, other moms-to-be have been... Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2robu57

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A doctor finally asked me the right question no other had before

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Until I suffered a pregnancy loss, I didn't know how sorely lacking in compassion this country's prenatal care system was. In my experience, many doctors have none of it. The doctor who informed me of the seriousness of our baby’s genetic condition simply said "I'm sorry. I have no... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2JIpi0X

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The 7 stages of pregnancy "hanger"

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Pregnancy hanger. It's like hunger, but on pregnancy hormones. For those not acquainted with the feeling, imagine being starving, but for two people. And the second, smaller person needs food to grow skin and hair and nails and, well, every cell required to be a human being. So eating... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2jh2El6

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8 things to enjoy during your last weeks of pregnancy

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Okay, I'll admit it. Lately, I've been guilty of complaining, ahem, nonstop actually, about my third trimester aches and pains. "My back hurts. I can't take it anymore." "I'm exhausted. But I can't sleep for more than a few hours because I have to get up to pee!" "My... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2K4bDlH