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8 Secrets to a Better Pregnancy

As the months march along, pregnancy can start to feel more like a burden than a wondrous event in the making. When the new you is someone with heartburn, stretch marks, back pain, swollen feet, and varicose veins, you may even begin to wonder whether this was such a good idea. Every pregnant woman can use some sound ideas, like the ones here, for coping with the challenges.

By Marianne Wait From: 1,801 Home Remedies

1. Ease Fatigue

Take a half-hour nap each day. As you slumber, make sure your feet are raised higher than your heart; that helps take pressure off your legs. Don't feel guilty about needing to rest. Building a baby is hard work.

Get some exercise every day, as long as your doctor says it's okay. Aerobic activity, such as walking or swimming, gives you more energy. And labor and delivery will be easier if you've been exercising regularly.

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