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What Pregnant Women Need to Know About Swine Flu - Risks, Statistics, Prevention, and Vaccination
A pregnant woman who suspects that she might have swine flu should call or see her doctor immediately. In fact, the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) even adv... Read Entire Article
Prenatal Vitamins
Prenatal vitamins are an important addition to your diet when pregnant. Women and their fetuses both need extra nutrients during pregnancy such as folic acid, calcium, and iro... Read Entire Article
Pregnancy and Depression
Pregnancy is a magical, beautiful time for many women. Although for some women, the changing hormones, the stress, and side effects may lead to a bit of depression. This can r... Read Entire Article
Pregnant? Consider Vaccinations as Protection
The buzz created about the swine flu has everyone concerned. If you are pregnant, you are probably even more concerned about keeping yourself healthy. When it comes to thing... Read Entire Article
Expecting the Unexpected! When Planned Pregnancy Wasn’t?
Just two short weeks before my youngest of three was about to start a brand new full-day kindergarten career, I found out I was pregnant. Just three weeks earlier, I had inter... Read Entire Article
Pregnancy: Going Green
There are amazing things happening with your body. From tiny toes and fingers to vital organs, it is a miraculous reminder of life. It may also be a reminder of all the things... Read Entire Article
Top Tips to Ensure Pregnancy Health: Both for Mom and Baby
Finally the pregnancy test kit shows that you are positively pregnant! You double-check by going to an OB-GYN, and after undergoing a battery of tests, the doctor confirms tha... Read Entire Article
Advanced Maternal Age – Risks and Precautions
In the 13 years I've been working in the maternity unit, I have seen more and more women who have waited until they were 35 or older to have children. Of course, there are as... Read Entire Article
New Baby - New Stressors: New Ways to Manage Stress
For a lot of women, it seems like when you are pregnant, things are so much more stressful than they were before. This could be because you have so much more to deal with, yo... Read Entire Article
Am I Ready for This?
Somewhere between finding out you are pregnant and the delivery of your new little bundle of joy comes a phase I like to call - I'm so not ready for this. This is just your an... Read Entire Article
Babymoon Ideas and Locations
What is a Babymoon? Just like a honeymoon is a tranquil time to spend with your life partner before the daily routine of married life begins, a babymoon is a vacation to ta... Read Entire Article
Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Child
Pediatricians are by far the most important people parents encounter along their child's growing curve. It is thus very important to choose a pediatrician based on facts and o... Read Entire Article
Sex during Pregnancy
It is natural to be curious about how your sex life will change as your pregnancy progresses. In fact, one of the most common concerns among expectant couples is whether or no... Read Entire Article
Pregnancy Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different, so even if this isn't your first pregnancy, you could still be entering uncharted territory. Couple that w... Read Entire Article
Stretch Marks and Other Skin Changes during Pregnancy
Your skin will undergo many changes over the coming months. If you are concerned about stretch marks and other possible skin changes, you aren’t alone. So what are the possib... Read Entire Article
Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy
Women prepare for becoming pregnant by doing all sorts of things like increasing their folic acid intake, starting on pre-natal vitamins, and stopping birth control. Some wome... Read Entire Article
Three Ideas for Springtime Activity
Winter is finally over. Now that we can finally leave our homes (well, for those of us who live with long, cold winters), it's a little slice of heaven. For those of you who a... Read Entire Article
Risk Factors for Autism
Autism is a complex disorder that is not completely understood. There are many areas of active research trying to discover what factors may put a child at risk for autism. ... Read Entire Article
Going Green with Baby
Pregnancy can bring a shift in the way a woman thinks. You suddenly might be more caught up in the idea of being globally conscious and looking for highly sustainable baby ... Read Entire Article
Should Your Partner Come to Prenatal Appointments?
Should your partner come to prenatal appointments? It's up to you, but my recommendation is yes. And no. I think it's important for you and your partner to experience the ... Read Entire Article
A-Z Pregnancy Terms
When you’re pregnant, you are bombarded with millions of pregnancy terms. Some scientific, some colloquialisms. There is so much to learn that it can be overwhelming, but it... Read Entire Article
Learning to Love Your Pregnant Body!
You have to face it. During the initial phases of pregnancy, when you feel little more than queasiness and excitement that mimics a kid on Christmas, it is easy to fall in lo... Read Entire Article
When Will I Feel the Baby Move?
Feeling your baby move inside you is an amazing experience. Many expectant mothers wait excitedly for this moment, not only to experience a bonding moment or just the incredib... Read Entire Article
Six Pregnancy Myths Revealed
You are pregnant. Normally, this means that you are undeniably privy to hearing all the old wives tales, myths, and secrets to pregnancy that range from revealing the sex of ... Read Entire Article
Fetal Movement: Feeling Your Baby Kick
One of the most exciting things to look forward to in your pregnancy is 'quickening,' or the first time you'll feel your baby move. It's equally exciting when the baby grows e... Read Entire Article
Will I Love My Second Child as Much as My First?
I, currently, have one daughter. I can’t imagine loving another person as much as I love her. Actually, a fear of mine is that I won’t love my second child as much as my first... Read Entire Article
Having Second Thoughts of Fatherhood
When a friend of mine announced he and his wife were expecting their first child, I told him he could have saved time and trouble by borrowing one of mine – long term. He lau... Read Entire Article
What to Do When You’re Single and Pregnant
Expecting a baby is, usually, a very exciting time for a family; but, if you’re single and pregnant, it can be the polar opposite of exciting (take it from a girl who knows wh... Read Entire Article
