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by ruth on September 09, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Leigh SchindlerYou might notice that now that you're pregnant, you're experiencing more bouts of reflux or heartburns. There are basically two culprits for this:...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Tara FlakeWhen I was pregnant, I was always told to think happy thoughts, banish negativity and surround myself with cheerful vibes. If I did, they said I'll have a...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Katherine Gallia A lot of women who have navel piercings opt to remove their belly button rings for the duration of their pregnancy. But does one really have to? It all...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 634130 A recent study indicates that mothers who experience extreme stress during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop schizophrenia....
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Suprijono SuharjotoHere's one reason you should keep an eye on your own Vitamin D intake: Research shows that low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may...
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by ruth on August 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Tim OsborneIf you're applying that cocoa butter on your tummy and thighs to prevent stretch marks, forget it. A newly conducted study indicates that it doesn't...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Aldo Murillo Many women revel in a full, gorgeous looking mane of hair during pregnancy, but sometime after birth are dismayed to experience a period of hair loss. If...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Francisco Orellana Here's another reason to avoid alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester: a study showed that pregnant women who...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Graeme Whittle Heading to an amusement park this summer? If you're pregnant, you might want to skip the rollercoaster and other rides that moves vigorously. Although...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Eliza Snow Varicoceles is a condition in men with fertility problems. Varicoceles are a relatively common condition (affecting approximately 10 percent of men) that...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Tomasz Borucki Here's yet another reason why you should quite smoking even before you get pregnant: A study indicates that babies exposed to cigarette smoke before...
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Now you can indulge in chocolates during pregnancy without feeling guilty. A new study reports that chocolate could help ward off preeclampsia, a condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sharon Dominick In my previous entry, I mentioned a study indicating that obesity adversely affects men's sperm quality. Aside from obesity, diabetes also seem to...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ruvan Boshoff Short after my previous entry discussing how a man's age affects his fertility comes another research study indicating that obese men may have...
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These days, more than ever, the debate between natural birth and Caesarean section are strong anywhere. Always midwives and the government are advocates of natural childbirth. Of course doctors and...
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by ruth on July 07, 2008
If you suffer from asthma, you might be worried what the effects might be on your child and whether you should continue with your medications. No drug can be pronounced as completely safe as it is not...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jeffrey Blakemore When a friend of mine confessed that she suffered from post-natal depression (PND, also called medically as postpartum depression), I dismissed it...
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by ruth on June 30, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Amanda Rohde My folks and some close friends used to tell me to try to maintain a positive, cheerful aura during pregnancy so that my baby will turn out to be a happy,...
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by ruth on June 18, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, bojan fatur In a previous entry, I've already emphasized th importance of dental health during pregnancy. In addition to possibly resulting to pregnancy Gingivitis,...
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© Lili Vieira de Carvalho According to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, stretching exercises while pregnant could be more effective at reducing the...
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