Filed in archive Medical Issues
by ruth 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...
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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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Just last month, I posted on the rumored pregnancy of Angelina Jolie. Until now the couple have been mum about it. But as I've said, it's not lie pregnancy is something you can hide for long....
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One of the most popular pregnant celebrities, Jennifer Lopez, gave birth last Friday to twins! "She's thrilled," Lopez's manager, Simon Fields, told The Associated Press. He said the...
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We all know how expensive baby-stuff can be and especially if it's your first baby, you'd want to have the best stuff your money can buy. But the sheer number of things you need can blow up...
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Braxton Hicks contractions are characterized by tightening of the uterine muscles for about one to two minutes. Unlike contractions that occur during labor, these contractions are generally painless,...
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Possibly the number one scenario that terrifies most pregnant women is giving birth prematurely or worse, losing her child, either through miscarriage or stillbirth. In a lot of cases, such happen for...
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There are many benefits to doing yoga during your pregnancy. Aside from helping to keep you fit, it can reduce aches and pains, teach you relaxation techniques, as well as physically prepare you for...
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Filed in archive Medical Issues
by ruth 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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Filed in archive Prenatal Tests
by ruth on February 11, 2008
I've had the opportunity to have a 4-D ultrasound done and I just wanted to share this photo with all of you out there. I have to admit that the image is not that clear, compared to what you...
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I'm a jeans-and-sneakers type of gal, and I'm not willing to change that just because I'm pregnant. I just scored myself a couple of pairs of jeans from Gap Maternity. I've previously...
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I have decided to have a professional do my maternity portraits. I didn't have it during my first pregnancy and looking back, I wish i did. I do have some snapshots c/o my husband, but they simply...
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Here's a great website for Dads-to-be out there: Great Dad.The blurb on their website says it all: Welcome to GreatDad.com, the only online parenting resource with dads' point of view. Read...
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