Second Trimester

Thu, Nov 19 2009

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Also in: Features, First Trimester, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, 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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Wed, Feb 4 2009

Prenatal Check-ups: What, when, & Why?

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

While there are no guarantees in life, taking good care of yourself during pregnancy is the only way to take care of your unborn baby. Regular prenatal visits help to monitor your health and ensure that...

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Sun, Jan 18 2009

Virgin Cocktails for the Pregnant Gals

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

This comes a little late for the holidays (sorry!), but here’s a good book to know about in case you have a party coming up (or just feel like mixing a fun drink to enjoy with your husband or a...

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Sun, Jan 4 2009

All you need to know about Hernias and Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy is full of surprises. Although the bulge of your growing baby is cause for joy, there’s another type of protrusion that may be unexpected, and is definitely unwelcome… a hernia. The...

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Tue, Dec 23 2008

Best Dressed Maternity Styles for the Holidays!

Also in: Beauty and Fashion, Third Trimester

It’s holiday season, and even the pregnant ladies want to dress up for the family Hanukkah party, Christmas party at the office, or the big New Year’s bash. But when none of your party dresses...

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Mon, Dec 22 2008

12 Benefits of Ultrasound

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

The first ultrasound is exciting, and each one, where the baby is a little more identifiably human, is anticipated more and more with each visit. By eight weeks the image resembles a lima bean with...

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Tue, Nov 18 2008

Foot Pain while Pregnant? Try Orthotics!

Also in: First Trimester, Health and Fitness, Third Trimester

The Daily Breeze posed the following question about foot pain, which was answered by Dr. Barry A. Wertheimer, D.P.M.: Q: Now that I am pregnant I have noted severe foot and other joint pains whenever I...

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Sun, Nov 2 2008

Pregnancy: A glass of wine won’t hurt… might help!preg

Also in: Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

The medical world is constantly shifting guidlines for pregnancy women, and the newest change of heart comes just in time for the holidays! A glass or two of wine may actually benefit your baby, according...

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Sat, Nov 1 2008

Caffeine during pregnancy: How much is too much?

Also in: Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Gotta have your morning pick-me-up? Go ahead and enjoy that steaming cup of coffee, but be careful! A small cafe latte in Starbucks contains 240mg of caffeine, meaning a pregnant woman would exceed the...

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Sun, Oct 26 2008

Is nicotine replacement safe during pregnancy?

Also in: Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Trying to Conceive

You are probably aware of the dangers of smoking during pregnancy. If you want to quit smoking, what are your options? Nicotine gum or patches contain nicotine, although in much smaller amounts than the...

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