Pregnancy

Sun, Mar 7 2010
The Mask of Pregnancy

The Mask of Pregnancy

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

You wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and do a double take. “When did these dark patches appear under my eyes? And is my forehead getting blotchy too? I look like a raccoon! What is going... 

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Mon, Mar 1 2010
Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

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

Many women out there love their epidural! Epidural anesthesia uses an injection of drugs into the epidural space in your lower spine.  An epidural works by blocking the transmission of nervous system... 

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Thu, Feb 18 2010
In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

Also in: Birth, Features

Many people treasure the videos of their child’s birth, but they’re usually taken by a proud dad… Not by a surveillance camera!  Last week a British woman gave birth to a baby girl just... 

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Tue, Feb 16 2010
Spring 2010 Maternity Fashion Trends

Spring 2010 Maternity Fashion Trends

Also in: Beauty and Fashion, Features

Maternity designers are gearing up for Spring, and popping out all sorts of new trends. The one that seems to be getting the most (negative) attention is the one-piece maternity jumpsuit.  Granted, it... 

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Wed, Feb 10 2010
Age is not a Contraceptive: Pregnancy Warning for Older Women

Age is not a Contraceptive: Pregnancy Warning for Older Women

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Here’s an interesting statistic: Abortion rates for women aged 40-44 are just about the same as those for the under 16s, figures for England and Wales show.  In 2008, both of these groups had an... 

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Mon, Feb 8 2010
No such thing as “Baby Brain”?!

No such thing as “Baby Brain”?!

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Yahoo health reports that, “Australian researchers said on Friday they had debunked the myth that a woman’s ability to think was impaired by pregnancy and mothering a newborn — a condition... 

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Mon, Jan 25 2010
Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Also in: Birth, Features

It seems that some Dads can be clueless as to proper delivery room etiquette, as displayed in a recent post, “What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor.” It might be bad enough that some women... 

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Mon, Jan 18 2010
Pregnant Women Step up the Pace!

Pregnant Women Step up the Pace!

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You may have heard the advice that “gentle” exercise is good for your pregnancy, but that strenuous sports and activities should be avoided. This may not actually be the case, as I recently... 

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Thu, Jan 14 2010
Helping Your Prenatal Vitamin do its Job

Helping Your Prenatal Vitamin do its Job

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness

The use and necessity of prenatal vitamins are a growing source of controversy.  What exactly is in your vitamin? Do you have to take one or can you get everything you need from your diet? Does it have... 

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Thu, Jan 7 2010
Why Do I Need to Drink that Sickly Sugar Stuff?

Why Do I Need to Drink that Sickly Sugar Stuff?

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness

If you’re already taken the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT), you’ll remember that it wasn’t the most enjoyable pregnancy test you’ve endured (are any of them?) Usually, you’re... 

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