Israel is New IVF Capital
A recent NYTimes article reveals how Israel has become the world’s capital for in vitro fertilization. The Assuta Hospital in Tel Aviv performs over 7,000 procedures a year, and most…
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Healthy Pregnancy Weight
So many American women begin pregnancy with extra weight that some doctors are questioning whether standard pregnancy weight-gain guidelines should be lowered. The guidelines, issued by the Institute of Medicine,…
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By Mary Jane Horton Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. -Rachel Carson Parents today have a…
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Now that you’re pregnant, you’re going to be hearing A LOT of terms you’ve never heard before. Use this handy guide to decipher your doctor’s “foreign” language. Thanks to the…
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Article courtesy of Web Md By Carol Sorgen. Reviewed By Cynthia Haines Jeanne Berkowitz is expecting a baby in late January. In October, Jeanne and her husband went to Hawaii…
Continue readingExercise and Pregnancy: Is it Safe?
Article Courtesy of March of Dimes For many women, exercise is an important part of their lives, and they want to continue being physically active during pregnancy. In most cases,…
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From CNN.com Even if you don’t smoke when you’re pregnant, just being around smokers, can increase the risk of harming your future baby, according to a new study in the…
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Information courtesy of The Mayo Clinic Are you pregnant? The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you may suspect — or hope —…
Continue readingPregnancy Gingivitis: What You Need to Know
By Penny McGee Kopf, RDH; BS You’re 8 weeks pregnant, nauseous, vomiting, heartburn, tired and now on top of it, your teeth hurt and your gums are inflamed, puffy and…
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Article Courtesy of Resolve.Org One of the most challenging aspects of the infertility experience is dealing with the emotional ups and downs relating to medical treatment, the uncertainty about outcomes,…
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