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by ruth on February 13, 2010
I'm cross-posting this entry here from Allergizer because i think this is also of concern especially for mothers-to-be:
Over the last few years, there have been many studies linking bisphenol A...
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by Gloria Gamat on February 8, 2010
Pregnancy is a time when women are responsible not only for their own health but the health and well being of their unborn baby. A new report shows the first documented link between fetal death and a ...
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by ruth on December 22, 2009
For the first time, a scientific study links the consumption of sugary cola drinks to gestational diabetes. Apparently, drinking more than 5 servings of sugar- sweetened cola a week prior to pregnancy...
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by ruth on November 20, 2009
Everyone knows that pregnancy alters a woman's immune system, making her (and the baby she's carrying) more vulnerable to some diseases. Now, in addition to that, a new study from Ohio State Universit...
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by Gloria Gamat on August 12, 2009
It's an unfortunate part of pregnancy that often comes with the territory - hemorrhoids.
Now, there's an all natural, drug free cure that will interest us all.
While medications have come a...
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by ruth on July 31, 2009
Infanticipating? Elizabeth Stein, a leading midwife and women's health expert with 25 years of experience in fields of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health chares the following tips:
1. ...
Read more of Top Tips for Expectant Mothers
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by ruth on July 26, 2009
Before you spend money, time and emotions, you naturally would want to know: what are the chances that IVF will work for you? Scientists say that the answer may be found in your blood.
"We found ...
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by ruth on July 13, 2009
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the secretory glands, including the glands that produce mucus and sweat, which leads to various diseases of the lungs, sinuses, gastrointestinal syst...
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by ruth on May 31, 2009
Until recently, pregnant women are advised to gain between 26-35 pounds during pregnancy, and about 15 pounds for obese women.
However, in a recent study of obese pregnant women with a body mass inde...
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by ruth on March 2, 2009
It appears that folic acid is not the only crucial nutrient in a pregnant woman's diet that can influence the risks of her baby developing neural tube defects such as spina bifida. A new study ind...
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by ruth on January 28, 2009
According to a new research, giving pregnant mothers who are at risk of giving birth preterm can help protect their very premature babies (less than 28 weeks gestation) from suffering from cerebral pa...
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by Gloria Gamat on January 6, 2009
Uterus didelphys. I heard it first in an episode of Grey's anatomy. Now I just read a case about it.
Uterus didelphys is a rare condition wherein a woman has double uterus and double cervix. A on...
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by Gloria Gamat on December 19, 2008
Well I used to be a heavy coffee drinker that when i became pregnant it posed a problem. I missed coffee so terribly especially during the first trimester when I would get so sleepy. Back then (6 year...
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by Gloria Gamat on October 25, 2008
Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy wonderful time. But what if you are depressed? According to a new study, depression at pregnancy can double the risk of pre-term delivery.
Depressed pregnant women...
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by ruth on October 11, 2008
I told you, you should be doing your kegels! A new study just published in the Cochrane Library confirms that pelvic floor muscle exercises are effective for preventing and treating incontinence.
Acco...
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by ruth on September 9, 2008
You might notice that now that you're pregnant, you're experiencing more bouts of reflux or heartburns. There are basically two culprits for this: hormonal changes which result to weaker sphin...
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by ruth on September 8, 2008
When 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 happy baby.
Rubbish old wives tale? Not ...
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by ruth on August 27, 2008
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 depends on the wearer.
As long as the piercings...
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by ruth on August 26, 2008
A recent study indicates that mothers who experience extreme stress during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop schizophrenia. We're not talking of day-to-day stresses t...
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by ruth on August 26, 2008
Here'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 affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel ...
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by ruth on August 20, 2008
If 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 help at all.
In the present study, Dr. A. ...
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by ruth 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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by ruth 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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by ruth 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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by Gloria Gamat 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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by ruth 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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by ruth 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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by ruth 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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by ruth 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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by Gloria Gamat 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...
