A Pregnancy Surprise
Picture this: You’re on vacation, and are doubled over with the world’s worst cramps and terrible back pain. It’s just the period from hell, right? For Jennifer West, it wasn’t…
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Second Trimester Symptoms (And How To Ease Them)
Alex McCord, an actress with Bravo TV’s The Real Housewives of NYC, found the second trimester of her two pregnancies fascinating. “Of course, during the first pregnancy everything is new…
Continue readingHow Your Baby Grows: Month 1
Article Courtesy of The March of Dimes Your Baby -Tiny limb buds, which will grow into arms and legs, appear. -The heart and lungs begin to form. By the 22nd…
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Article Courtesy of Expectant Mother’s Guide Nobody wants to develop stretch marks, but when you’re pregnant you know that, along with nausea, fatigue, backaches and frequent urination, stretch marks are…
Continue readingPrenatal Testing of Thyroid Debated
Article Courtesy of The New York Times By INGFEI CHEN When women think about pregnancy, the thyroid gland is seldom the first thing that leaps to mind. Nestled in the…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Childbirth Education Classes
A childbirth class can provide expectant parents with a blueprint for labor day and life with baby. In addition to the great bonding experience these classes can be with your…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Family History
Curious about your and your husband’s family history — or, more specifically, how it relates to your pregnancy and baby-to-be? Then become a prenatal supersleuth. Here’s what to ask: *…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Natural Herbs and Vitamins
Depending on what type of health care provider you see, he/she may recommend using herbs to help promote the health of your pregnancy. Remember, never try to self dose or…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Drink Your Water
Drink extra fluids (water is best) throughout pregnancy to help your body keep up with the increases in your blood volume. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water,…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Fight the Bloat
Swelling may be reduced by eating foods that are high in potassium, such as bananas, and by avoiding caffeine. Here are some other helpful hints to manage swelling during your…
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