When you eat too fast, you'll be swallowing air along with your food. This results in burping. Eating quickly may also be a sign of stress, which is connected to increased gas production.  Avoid this issue by sitting up straight, eating slowly, and chewing your food thoroughly. You should also avoid talking while you eat because you are unknowingly swallowing more air when you talk and chew. If you think you may have had a meal that might make you burp a lot, go for a stroll after you eat. Walking will help to move the food through your digestive tract and reduce the desire to burp. Avoid this problem by practicing good posture, sitting up straight when you drink. Drinking directly from a cup or glass will help prevent swallowing air.  You should also avoid switching quickly from hot to cold beverages (and vice versa), as sudden changes in stomach temperature can make you swallow more air. Bending over to drink from a water fountain results in swallowing air, leading to burping. Carry a water bottle, and fill it from a water fountain when needed. Drinking alcoholic beverages increase stomach acidity, leading you to swallow more air. It also increases the chances of certain birth defects. Medical practitioners recommend eliminating alcohol completely, especially during the initial stages of pregnancy.  If you feel that eliminating alcohol from your diet will be difficult for you, ask for help. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your medical provider about this issue, there are many anonymous helplines that you can call. Certain studies suggest that very light alcohol use in the latter stages of pregnancy will not result in harm. Light use means one to two alcohol units per week (one to two 5 ounce glasses of wine).  More than six units per day can result in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a lifelong pervasive developmental disorder. Smoking causes you to swallow air, which leads to increased gas and burping. In addition, smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of adverse outcomes for babies.  Cigarette smoke contains over 4000 chemicals. Many are toxic to you and your baby. As the baby's only source of oxygen is the air you consume, these chemicals have a huge impact on your baby's development. Ask your medical provider for help quitting smoking.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat slowly. Reduce the amount of air you swallow when drinking. Avoid alcohol. Quit smoking.

Q: A convertible backpack is a suitcase with backpack straps. They make packing and transporting your things easy.  Make sure to choose one that fits your body comfortably. Try to avoid picking a huge backpack since this may cause you to pack more.  Choose a 40 to 50 liter backpack for the most versatility. If you want to avoid checking in your luggage, then go for a 30 to 40 liter backpack. Try to only bring basic toiletries (toothbrush/paste, multi-use soap, washcloth, etc.), five to six tops, two to three pants/shorts, and five pairs of underwear and socks. Make sure all of your tops match with your pants, and bring both long and short-sleeved tops. Bring accessories like scarves, hats, and sunglasses to add variety to your outfits.  Wrinkle-free clothes are a great choice since your clothes will be packed in a suitcase a majority of the time. Remember to choose comfort and flexibility over fashion. You can always buy clothes or shoes as you travel. Accessories you may want to consider bringing are a smaller backpack or satchel, a padlock, a quick-drying towel, a water bottle, and travel laundry soap. You may also want to bring duct tape, a multi-tool device, a money belt, Ziploc bags in multiple sizes, and an umbrella. To get around the city bring a guidebook, as well as a phrase book to communicate with the locals.
A: Choose a convertible backpack. Pack the basics. Pack important travel accessories.

Article: Wait until birds or pedestrians have left the frame before snapping the photo. Check to see you have the correct aperture, focus, and exposure. Take a deep breath and press the shutter. Take a look on the camera’s LCD screen to review your photo. Make minor adjustments to settings, lighting, and framing, and take several more photos, adjusting each one. Write down the camera settings and lighting conditions in a small notebook so you can see how different settings produce different effects. Some of the most amazing photos are more happenstance than anything.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be patient and double-check your subject and settings. Review your picture. Keep track of your settings. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

Article: Relationships can be fun and exciting early on, yet it important to make sure that you and your partner are rooted in respect. Act in ways that demand respect from your partner.  Strive to treat each other with respect at all times, even when you are mad at each other.  Your partner’s wishes, thoughts, and feelings have value. Communicate to your partner that you consider the way they feel. Mutual respect is an important part of making a healthy relationship work.  Talk to your partner about creating respect in your relationship. Decide “do’s” and “don’ts,” such as name calling or sexual touch. You may wish to implement "fair fighting" rules. They are as follows: No degrading language No blaming No yelling No use of force No talk of divorce/breaking up Don't try to tell your partner what they are thinking/experiencing/feeling Stay in the present Take turns speaking Use time outs when necessary A healthy relationship should be one in which you and your partner feel appreciated. Often, relationships are built from many small things added one on top of the other. Find the things your partner does for you and say “thank you.” Instead of focusing on mistakes your partner makes, focus on the ways your partner adds to your life. When you notice something, speak out and show your appreciation.  Ask your partner how they like to feel appreciated. Write a note or a card, or make an effort to say “thank you” often. Let your partner know how you like to be appreciated. Say, “It means a lot to me when you notice the things I do for you.” It’s easy to transition from face-to-face time together to digital communication. Yet, sometimes meanings can get lost in translation or non-verbal communication becomes non-existent. Spending quality time together can help strengthen your relationship and increase the bond you and your partner feel together.  Find activities that you can do together regularly. It can be as simple as enjoying a cup of coffee together each morning or reading together at night. Trying something new together can be a fun and exciting way to spend time together. You don’t have to do anything crazy — even going out to dinner at a new restaurant or trying a new cuisine can be a fun experience. No one person can fulfill everything and every role for another person. Let your partner have time with friends and family and engage in hobbies. It’s important for each person to have their own friends and activities that are enjoyed on their own. While you may want to spend every moment together during the beginning of the relationship, respect each other enough to spend time apart and know that time spent apart doesn’t mean anything negative for the relationship. Support your partner in maintaining friendships. Avoid giving up your friends or pressuring your partner to give up friends. It’s important to have friends and the emotional support they provide. Likewise, don’t allow your partner to dictate whether or not you can see your family. Know that your relationship will likely change. Allow growth for yourself, your partner, and for the relationship itself. Recognize that changes in your relationship are opportunities for new growth. Change is inevitable, so welcome changes and accept that the relationship will adapt. When changes happen, take a deep breath and deal with them one by one.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Create a foundation of respect. Appreciate each other. Spend quality time together. Give each other space. Expect changes.