Daily Health Tip: Hair Dye
Lots of women color their hair. If you’re thinking of getting pregnant or are pregnant, is it OK to continue? Should you quit or switch to something different? There aren’t…
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Study Finds Chemo Is Safe In Second Trimester
By Dan Childs The spring of 2007 will forever stand out in the mind of 28-year-old Linda Sanchez of Laredo, Texas. That was when she found out she was pregnant.…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Whole Grains
Pregnant women should eat 6 to 9 servings of whole-grain or enriched breads and/or cereals every day. Whole-grain products and enriched products like bread, rice, pasta, and breakfast cereals contain…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Calcium
Pregnant women aged 19 to 50 years should get 1,000 mg/day of calcium. Younger pregnant women need even more — 1300 mg/day. Most women in the U.S. don’t eat enough…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Eat Your Omegas
Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may decrease your risk of heart attack, protect against irregular heartbeats and lower blood pressure. Some fish are a good natural source…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Beware of Flu Season
The flu can be dangerous for some moms-to-be. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests vaccinations for all women who are at least 14 weeks pregnant during the…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Do Your Kegels
Pregnant women who perform Kegel exercises often find they have an easier birth. Strengthening these muscles during pregnancy can help you develop the ability to control your muscles during labor…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Take Your Iron
Taking 30 milligrams of iron during your pregnancy as prescribed by your doctor will reduce the risk of anemia later in your pregnancy. If you’re thinking of getting pregnant, be…
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Birth of Octuplets Rattles Fertility Experts
Even as the birth of octuplets at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center drew attention and applause from around the country, questions arose about whether the mother’s doctors did enough to…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: What Not To Eat
Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood…
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