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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?

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

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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Sat, May 16 2009
Miscarriage: 10 Common Questions

Miscarriage: 10 Common Questions

Also in: Birth, Features, Pregnancy

A miscarriage (also called spontaneous abortion)  is the loss of a baby before the 20th week of pregnancy, but most often occurs during the first 13 weeks. Miscarriages occur in about 10-25 percent of... 

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Fri, Mar 13 2009
Burp Armor: Protect yourself!

Burp Armor: Protect yourself!

Also in: Birth, Features, New Baby, You and Your Baby

“Once upon a sleepless night, a dad had an idea…” I don’t know if it was spit-up all over his PJ’s or just a random middle-of-the night brainstorm, but Mike Barcly had an... 

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Wed, Feb 18 2009
Morning Sickness Magic: A new cure?

Morning Sickness Magic: A new cure?

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

It’s infamously known as morning sickness, but does this condition really mean that you are ill? Emax Health says that according to recent studies reported in The New York Times and Web MD, pregnant... 

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Wed, Feb 11 2009
Hair coloring during pregnancy, and other styling tips

Hair coloring during pregnancy, and other styling tips

Also in: Beauty and Fashion, Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

One of the main beauty issues facing pregnant women is whether or not to continue coloring their hair. Before you set out for the salon, talk to your obstetrician about any treatment you might be planning.... 

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