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Ask any mother and you’ll know that pregnancy is the most memorable time of your life. Before embarking on the roller coaster journey that we call motherhood, you have very little but very special time all to yourself. Because it is a time like no other, you must not spend all of it lying around (although that is important too!), but you must get up on your swollen feet to make the most of it. Here’s how: Make a Decision about Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is a miracle in itself, but it may not always suit all parenting lifestyles; therefore, not all mothers go for it. Speak to your partner about the joys, benefits, and challenges of breastfeeding and make a decision. If you intend to breastfeed, plan ahead to avoid disappointment about …