pregnancy
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Second TrimesterSafe Exercises for the Second Trimester: Staying Active and Healthy
Stay fit during mid-pregnancy with safe exercise in Bangladesh. Learn about daily walking (haata), gentle stretches, prenatal yoga, and vital safety rules.
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Second Trimester Milestones & Tips: Baby's Growth and Nutrition Guide
Track second trimester fetal milestones (hearing voices, fingerprints) and maternal health tips: iron-rich foods (shak, dal), calcium (doi, small fish), and dental hygiene.
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Second TrimesterThe Anatomy Scan: A Complete Guide to Your Mid-Pregnancy Ultrasound (Anomaly Scan)
Complete guide to the 20-week anatomy scan (anomaly scan) in Bangladesh. Learn how sonographers check the fetal brain, heart, spine, placenta, and amniotic fluid.
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The Golden Trimester: What to Expect in Mid-Pregnancy (Weeks 14-27)
Welcome to the Golden Trimester (weeks 14-27). Enjoy renewed energy, reduced morning sickness, the natural pregnancy glow, and your growing baby bump.
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Braxton Hicks vs. Real Labor Contractions: How to Tell the Difference
Distinguish between Braxton Hicks practice contractions and real labor in late pregnancy. Learn the 5 key differences in timing, intensity, and location.
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Creating a Birth Plan: Your Hopes, Preferences, and Flexibility for Labor
How to create a practical birth plan in Bangladesh. Learn what to discuss with your OB-GYN: labor support persons, pain relief options (epidural), skin-to-skin contact, and flexibility.
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Third TrimesterNesting 101: Preparing Your Home and Nursery for Baby's Arrival in Bangladesh
Understand the nesting instinct during the third trimester in Bangladesh. Checklist includes: baby corner, mosquito nets (moshaari), soft cotton kanthas, diaper station, and postpartum stock.
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Signs of Labor: How to Know When It's Time to Go to the Hospital
Definitive signs of labor in Bangladesh. Learn the 5-7 minute contraction rule, water breaking (pani bhanga), mucus plug (show), and emergency red flags.
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What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: The Ultimate Checklist for Bangladeshi Mothers
Ultimate hospital bag checklist tailored for mothers in Bangladesh by week 36. Everything needed for mom, newborn baby (jhablas, kanthas), partner, and documents.
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