First Trimester

Tue, Jun 29 2010
Morning Sickness Remedies

Morning Sickness Remedies

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My friend Diana is not having an easy time of her first trimester! She’s constantly nauseous, throwing up all the time, and over-all exhausted– the heat isn’t helping things!  Since... 

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Mon, Jun 14 2010
A Glass of Wine for Better Behaved Kids?

A Glass of Wine for Better Behaved Kids?

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A study published last month from BJOG (an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology) reported a link between women who drank moderately in the early months of pregnancy, and the behavior of their... 

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Mon, May 3 2010
Your First Prenatal Visit

Your First Prenatal Visit

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Missed a period? Feeling nauseous? Taken a pregnancy test that showed positive?  You’re probably feeling excited and a little anxious too, so if you want to know what to expect during the first... 

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Tue, Apr 27 2010
Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

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Aches and pains, weird skin conditions, fatigue and mood swings are all part of a normal pregnancy. But sometimes you  may experience something that could be a potentially serious warning sign.  Most... 

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Thu, Dec 10 2009
Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

Also in: Birth, Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

Syphilis is a venereal disease which is fairly easy to cure, but if left untreated can cause serious health problems for both you and your child. For this reason, screening for Treponema pallidum, the... 

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Wed, Dec 2 2009
Overcoming Pregnancy Stereotypes at Work

Overcoming Pregnancy Stereotypes at Work

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

NY Times: “Pregnant women in the workforce are often stigmatized and stereotyped and can elicit unwanted paternalistic protection,” says Jack Tuckner, a partner in Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock... 

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Thu, Nov 19 2009
Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

You may be looking forward to your first ultrasound as an opportunity to see your baby for the first time, or to learn whether it’s a boy or a girl. On the other hand, your doctor views the ultrasound... 

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Mon, Nov 9 2009
Is it twins??

Is it twins??

Also in: Features, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

You know that you’re pregnant, but do you have a funny feeling there are two babies in there?  Depending whether this is you first pregnancy or not, your expectations of what is a ‘normal’... 

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Wed, Sep 16 2009
What Medication is Safe for Pregnancy?

What Medication is Safe for Pregnancy?

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There are medications that are considered safe to take during pregnancy, while the effects of other medications are unsafe or unknown. Even medicine that is considered safe for pregnancy is not guaranteed... 

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Tue, May 19 2009
Pregnant and Exhausted!

Pregnant and Exhausted!

Also in: Features, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Being pregnant is exhausting, as I remember all too well! It’s particularly common during the first trimester…  Making babies puts a strain on your entire body, which can make you awfully... 

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