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Mon, Feb 22 2010
Endometriosis and Fertility

Endometriosis and Fertility

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Endometriosis is one of the most common health problems for women, often associated with pain and infertility, yet is often misdiagnosed.  It gets its name from the word endometrium, the tissue that... 

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

Why Do I Need to Drink that Sickly Sugar Stuff?

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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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Mon, Jan 4 2010
Vitamin D is Vital During Pregnancy

Vitamin D is Vital During Pregnancy

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You may think, as I did, that if you’re taking a prenatal vitamin, you are getting all the right amounts of vitamins and minerals that you and your growing baby needs. However, the 400 IU of Vitamin... 

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

Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

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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

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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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Mon, Nov 30 2009
Pregnant? Think Twice about H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine

Pregnant? Think Twice about H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine

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U.S. health authorities have made pregnant women one of the highest priority groups for getting the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, but is it actually safe for pregnant women and their babies? This is the question... 

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Thu, Nov 19 2009
Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

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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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