Weight Gain During Pregnancy – What’s Normal?

havingababyWeight gain during pregnancy is normal and to be expected, but sometimes as you are trying to fit into your jeans you might wonder just how much weight gain is normal and how much is due to the double chocolate sundae you ate since you are now ‘eating for two’.

Magazine’s are usually no help with celebrities talking about the tiny amount of weight that they did put on when they carried their babies, and since we all don’t have personal trainers during our pregnancies it’s time to figure out what is the right weight for you as your baby grows.

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Pregnancy Insurance – Health Insurance Coverage when you are Pregnant

insuranceHaving a baby can be expensive, what with hospital, obstetrics and other health fees adding up as the week’s progress. That’s why having health insurance to cover your pregnancy is a smart move, especially considering that around 13% of women who get pregnant each year don’t have adequate coverage.

It has been estimated that the average cost of prenatal care and delivery is around $6,000 to $8,000 for a healthy pregnancy with no complications. Of course these costs would increase dramatically for high risk pregnancies.

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