Most of us consider chicken pox a mild childhood disease that poses little or no harm to the sufferer. If you are a woman who is expecting a child and you have never contracted this disease, you may be posing certain risks to your unborn baby.
A typical scenario of days gone by were mothers having […]
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A pregnant woman can expect to endure lots of poking and prodding along with many other tests during the time she is expecting. One of these tests is simple and painful and can provide much information to the obstetrics team monitoring your pregnancy.
A sonogram or an ultrasound is a common device that is used when […]
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It is a well documented fact and not just another old wives tale that babies can hear what is going on in the world they are not yet part of. This begins at about 26-28 week’s gestation. At this time, the fetus begins feeling, seeing and hearing. It is thought that by playing soothing sounds […]
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Every woman wants to have a healthy baby, and one way to ensure that can be to have a thorough medical exam before conceiving. Your doctor may want to run a few tests to ensure the good health of not only your baby, but the mother as well.
Blood Pressure
Women who have hypertension or high blood […]
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You can expect lots of prenatal exams when you are expecting a baby. Some of the visits may also include some standard testing that is routinely done on all pregnant women. It may also include some diagnostic testing or screening to be sure there are no risks to the mother or the growing baby.
The 1st […]
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Many pregnant women tend to feel unattractive and left out of things. If you feel blue because you think you look fat and can’t join in the fun the way you’d like, look on the bright side; there are perks to being pregnant.
They Will Kill You with Kindness
One of the biggest perks of pregnancy […]
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Pregnancy does result in a host of foot related problems. The reason your feet will be affected by your pregnancy is not because your belly gets lower, but because of the water retention and weight gain you experience. You may notice that your back curves as your belly grows. This puts a lot of […]
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Not all women will retain the scars of their labor of love. But, according to medical experts at least half of all pregnant women will develop unsightly stretch marks, and many of these women will go on to retain these marks over their lifetime. . What is it that separates those who get severe stretch […]
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You expected your body to change, you expected your moods to change, but what the heck is up with your hair? Pregnancy changes lots of things about you and one of those things might be your crowning glory.
Your hormones are in overdrive when you are pregnant, and it affects many areas of your body. […]
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It’s 3:00 AM; and you’re rummaging for your pickles and ice cream.
Chances are if you are pregnant, you have experienced cravings for certain foods and sometimes these can be downright odd. Why do pregnant women have cravings and what do they mean?
It is thought that at least 85% of pregnant women will have a […]
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