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Medical Issues
, Post-Natal Issues
on August 12, 2008
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 you notice unusually increased hair fall betwe...
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First Trimester
, Medical Issues
on July 31, 2008
Here's another reason to avoid alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester: a study showed that pregnant women who binge drink early in their pregnancy increase the ...
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Is it Safe...?
, Medical Issues
, Third Trimester
on July 29, 2008
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 there are no studies proving that rollercoast...
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Medical Issues
, Pre-Conception
, Trying To Conceive
on July 29, 2008
Varicoceles is a condition in men with fertility problems.
Varicoceles are a relatively common condition (affecting approximately 10 percent of men) that tends to occur in young men, usually during t...
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First Trimester
, Medical Issues
on July 28, 2008
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 birth or during the first months afterwards run...
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First Trimester
, Medical Issues
, Pregnancy and Nutrition
on July 23, 2008
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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Infanticipating Dads
, IVF and Assisted Pregnancies
, Medical Issues
, Pre-Conception
, Trying To Conceive
on July 17, 2008
In my previous entry, I mentioned a study indicating that obesity adversely affects men's sperm quality. Aside from obesity, diabetes also seem to reduce a man's chances of conceiving a baby. ...
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Infanticipating Dads
, IVF and Assisted Pregnancies
, Medical Issues
, Pre-Conception
, Trying To Conceive
on July 15, 2008
Short after my previous entry discussing how a man's age affects his fertility comes another research study indicating that obese men may have difficulty in fathering a child, too.
The analysis sh...
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Childbirth
, Medical Issues
on July 13, 2008
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 ob...
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Medical Issues
on July 7, 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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Family Life
, Medical Issues
, Post-Natal Issues
on June 30, 2008
When a friend of mine confessed that she suffered from post-natal depression (PND, also called medically as postpartum depression), I dismissed it lightly as "just having the blues". I thoug...
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Medical Issues
on June 30, 2008
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, contented baby too. I smiled, nodded in vague...
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Medical Issues
on June 18, 2008
In a previous entry, I've already emphasized th importance of dental health during pregnancy. In addition to possibly resulting to pregnancy Gingivitis, poor dental health have also been linked to...
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Medical Issues
, Pregnancy Fitness
on June 10, 2008
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 risk of pre-eclampsia than wa...
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Medical Issues
, Pregnancy and Nutrition
on June 3, 2008
According to a recently published study, drinking chlorine-treated tap water during pregnancy may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects.
A rese...
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Medical Issues
on May 29, 2008
Pregnancy should be a time filled with happy and positive vibes. Stay away from negativity and stress - it may make your pregnancy more difficult and who knows what effects such an emotional climate m...
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Medical Issues
on May 23, 2008
Just recently, reports were making the rounds quoting a study that allegedly suggests that cellphone use during pregnancy may result to behavioral problems in children:
A giant study, which surveyed m...
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Medical Issues
, Other Pregnancy Issues
on May 13, 2008
How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? I recall I maxed out the allowable (or was it recommended?) normal weight I should gain during the whole pregnancy.
I don't remember now how much e...
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IVF and Assisted Pregnancies
, Medical Issues
, Trying To Conceive
on May 13, 2008
In a breakthrough medical case, German scientists report of having successfully re-transplanting ovarian tissues in a patient following a period of cryopreservation. In this particular case, the ovari...
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Medical Issues
on March 28, 2008
If the two previous entries on dental health and pregnancy still aren't enough to spur you to book that appointment with your dentist for a check, maybe knowing this will: periodontal disease may ...
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First Trimester
, Medical Issues
, Miscarriage/Stillbirth
on March 25, 2008
If the previous entry does not convince you that you need to take extra care of your dental health during pregnancy, maybe knowing that your oral health might affect your unborn baby will.
There is ...
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Medical Issues
on March 25, 2008
Just because you are pregnant does not mean that you should forego your dental check-ups. In fact, taking care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy is more important than ever.
About 50-75% of pre...
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Medical Issues
on February 28, 2008
Here's another reason why you should refrain from smoking during pregnancy: Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Pre-Eclampsia.
The study of 1001 women found that smokers in the group are mo...
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First Trimester
, Medical Issues
, Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
on February 27, 2008
Ginger has been demonstrated to relieve pregnancy nausea and vomitting, and other symptoms that goes with "morning sickness". A lot of women swear by it, but before you go and buy a dietary ...
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Medical Issues
on February 13, 2008
In the past, pregnant women have been advised to refrain from using their asthma medications during the course of their pregnancy. However, based on a review of existing data, it has been established ...
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Medical Issues
, Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
, Third Trimester
on January 17, 2008
A few days ago, I was woke up to excruciating pain on my calf I had to scream: leg cramps! Although this is the first time I have experienced this, apparently, this is common during pregnancy, particu...
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First Trimester
, Medical Issues
, Pre-Conception
, Pregnancy and Nutrition
on January 14, 2008
Thanks to the efforsts of March of Dimes and the Grain Foods Foundation, you will now see this new "Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy" seal on certain products so you can easily identify ...
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Medical Issues
, Other Pregnancy Issues
, Second Trimester
on January 10, 2008
Generally, yes.
If you have a normal, low-risk pregnancy, commercial flights do not pose considerable risks, unless you're a flight attendant and has to fly really frequently, in which case you&#...
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Medical Issues
, Pre-Conception
, Pregnancy and Nutrition
on January 6, 2008
Results from a recent animal study indicate that children whose moms were obese during the time they conceived were more likely to have the tendency to be obese, too. It may be that the babies are bor...
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Childbirth
, Medical Issues
on January 2, 2008
Over the years, more and more women opt to deliver their children by Caesarian section for various reasons. Some want the convenience of knowing when they would deliver, and eliminate the possibility ...
