PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY
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Early Pregnancy Signs – The Common And The Uncommon
Women who are trying to get pregnant likely watch out for all the ... -
First Signs Of A Twin Pregnancy – What To Look Out For?
A confirmation of a pregnancy involving multiples, most commonly twins, can bring with it mixed ... -
What Are The Odds Of Getting Pregnant?
There are several factors that affect a woman’s odds of getting pregnant, the time frame ... - More from this category
PREGNANCY WEEKS
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Pregnancy Week 40 – The Journey Comes To An End
Week 40 is almost the last week of pregnancy; almost because some of the ... -
Pregnancy Week 39 – Only One Week To Go
Child birth after the 38th week is totally normal and also healthy for both ... -
Pregnancy Week 38 – Only Two Weeks Of Pregnancy To Go
The pregnancy full term has already begun and for some women this can be ... - More from this category
PREGNANCY TIPS
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Does It Make Sense For You To Have A Doula?
Any woman who is anxious or particularly uneasy about being able to manage her ... -
Tips To Avoid Backache During Pregnancy
You can be one of those lucky women who sail through pregnancy without any backaches, ... -
Pregnancy Myths – True Or Untrue?
Here are some myths surrounding pregnancy and child birth that most of us have likely ... - More from this category
PREGNANCY ISSUES
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Types Of Discharge During Early Pregnancy – What Does It Mean?
There are several kinds of discharge during early pregnancy that one would do ... -
What Are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Braxton Hicks contractions are sporadic uterine contractions; also known as false labor or ‘practice’ contractions. These ... -
Diabetes But Not Obesity May Be Responsible For Birth Defects
A recently conducted study has indicated that maternal diabetes could be a culprit that is ... - More from this category
PREGNANCY FAQS
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What You Wanted To Know About Orgasm During Pregnancy But Were Afraid To Ask
This is an issue women frequently think about it, but probably don’t talk about as ... -
Pregnant? How Long Should You Keep Working?
Out of financial necessity or out of choice for the stimulating satisfaction that working gives, ... -
What Is A False Pregnancy Or Pseudocyesis?
When clinical and/or subclinical signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy are observed in women ... - More from this category
HEALTH ISSUES
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Pregnant? Beware Of Listeria
Immunity of pregnant women is seen as being compromised and in many cases they can ... -
Fight Against Childhood Obesity Should Begin Before Birth
We had been told that childhood obesity was highly pernicious and would lead to our ... -
Weight Gain In Early Pregnancy Linked To Gestational Diabetes
We have known for a while now that there are several reasons to keep weight ... - More from this category
PRENATAL CARE
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Your Diet In Early Pregnancy Could Influence Health, Sex Of Child
A recent study examined the effect that certain diets had on pregnant mice and saw ... -
Pregnancy Foods – What Do You Crave And What Is Safe For You?
Pregnancy food cravings are a commonly experienced symptom of pregnancy. While some women crave ... -
A New Study Will Find Out What Is Safe To Take During Pregnancy
A new study by the Boston University’s School of Medicine could give more precise and ... - More from this category
TESTS AND PROCEDURES
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Flu Shot During Pregnancy Recommended
There are a number of reasons why flu shots are recommended to be taken during ... -
More Prenatal Screening Required For Older Women
As risk of fetal abnormality and risk of not being able to carry a fetus ... -
A False Positive Pregnancy Test – Why Does It Happen?
To understand why you may sometimes end up with a false positive pregnancy test you ... - More from this category
FEATURES
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Top 10 Pregnancy Preparedness Tips to Be in Tip-Top Shape : An Essential Guide for Women
Remember that each pregnancy is unique in its own way, so it helps to be prepared every step of the way. Here is a list of things that you should remember and prepare for in order to have a successful -
4 Steps For Avoiding Depression During Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a very stressful and emotional time, for most mothers. Your body is changing very quickly, your hormones are out of control, and you feel the burden of parental responsibility starting to take hold. You may feel -
Tips To Prevent Back Pain During Pregnancy
Every year, approximately four million women in America are giving birth, among which two out of every three women are suffering from lower back and pelvic pain. These symptoms will vanish within three months after the delivery. Following some - More from this category
EDITORIALS
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Who Said You Can’t Be The Most Fashionable Future Mom
Some women feel uncomfortable during their pregnancy, because of the weight gain and the swollen feet. In the past, I have met many women who felt that they were not attractive or fashionable, and it is no wonder ... -
Why Go To Lamaze Class?
Lamaze is a breathing technique started some time in the late 50’s to help pregnant women through their labor and birth. Pregnancy, besides being a joyful and exciting time, can also be a scary time. If this is your ... -
B9 Vitamins To Make Babies Smarter
When a future mom finds out for the first time about her pregnancy, the first thing that comes to her mind is the health of her baby. Nothing really prepares us for becoming mothers and nothing gives us the ... - More from this category
Recent Posts
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What Is Hyperpigmentation And How Does It Show During Pregnancy?
Simply put, hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin or the nails due to excessive production of melanin in the body. Most pregnant women experience hyperpigmentation in some or other form.
Sometimes it can manifest itself by way of the mask of pregnancy; also known as Chloasma or Melasma. This is usually a butterfly shaped patch [...] -
Steps To Reverse VBAC Trend Urged
VBAC is the term used to describe a vaginal birth after a cesarean section, whereas in 1996 almost a third of births were vaginal after a previous C section; this rate has fallen down to just 10% VBAC deliveries.
In recent times, there is an alarming trend that has women being dismayed by the lack of [...] -
Hospital Birth Vs Home Birth – The Pros Of Home Birth
The birthing process has come to a full circle. In earlier times when women did not have a lot of access to medical facilities, deliveries were routinely performed at home; then came a time that hospital deliveries were the norm, and now in western societies there is an increasing trend to birth [...]
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