womens-health
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Pregnancy NutritionPregnancy Nutrition: What to Eat for a Healthy Baby and Mom in Bangladesh
Complete pregnancy nutrition guide tailored for Bangladeshi mothers. Learn what to eat for optimal fetal brain, bone, and blood development: fish, eggs, lentils, milk, and seasonal fruits.
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Intimacy & RelationshipsSex During Pregnancy: What is Safe, What to Expect, and Medical Precautions
Is sex safe during pregnancy? Learn clinical facts for couples in Bangladesh: how the amniotic sac protects the baby, libido changes by trimester, safe positions, and when to avoid intimacy.
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Your Complete Guide to Prenatal Testing and Screening in Bangladesh
Comprehensive timeline of pregnancy tests in Bangladesh. Learn when and why to do CBC, blood grouping, thyroid (TSH), OGTT diabetes screening, and ultrasound scans.
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Second TrimesterFeeling the Flutters: Your Baby's First Movements (Quickening) in the Second Trimester
Discover the magic of quickening in the second trimester (weeks 18-22). Learn what your baby's first flutters, bubbles, and gentle kicks feel like.
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Managing Round Ligament Pain and Body Aches in the Second Trimester
Relieve sharp round ligament pain and back aches in mid-pregnancy. Learn about gentle pelvic tilts, warm compress (gorom shek), belly support, and side sleeping.
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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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