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Thu, Feb 2 2012
Energizing Foods for Pregnancy

Energizing Foods for Pregnancy

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

Being pregnant… it’s exhausting! And in the early months, when there’s not much to show for it, your hard-working body may not get much appreciation or relaxation. But what is making... 

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Thu, Sep 1 2011
Misdiagnosed Miscarriage

Misdiagnosed Miscarriage

Also in: Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive

When a woman is diagnosed with a miscarriage, she usually has three options: a D & C, an inducing medication, or wait for the miscarriage to happen naturally. However, after reading many personal stories... 

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Fri, Jul 15 2011
Prenatal Vitamins Help Prevent Autism

Prenatal Vitamins Help Prevent Autism

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

Another huge reason for taking prenatal vitamins! In addition to warding off birth defects and assisting with proper fetal growth, a new study shows that taking prenatal vitamins may help prevent autism... 

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Tue, May 17 2011
Am I Pregnant? 10 Early Signs

Am I Pregnant? 10 Early Signs

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

In the first few days and weeks of pregnancy, you might not know if you’re pregnant, but your body does! Pay attention for these early pregnancy indicators, even before you head to the doctor or... 

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Sun, Feb 13 2011
Vitamin D Levels for Pregnant Women: Experts Recommend 8 Times Higher than FNB Levels

Vitamin D Levels for Pregnant Women: Experts Recommend 8 Times Higher than FNB Levels

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

Thousands of studies over the last 10 years have shown that high doses of vitamin D are crucial to maintaining health in many areas. The Vitamin D Council, a highly regarded non-profit organization states:... 

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Tue, Jun 29 2010
Morning Sickness Remedies

Morning Sickness Remedies

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

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?

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

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

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

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

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

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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