Pregnancy

What To Do when Experiencing Flu in Pregnancy? 0

Pregnancy causes changes in immune system, heart, and lungs. During this time, mother is more vulnerable to flu due to additional stress put on the body. Mother may be more likely to get complications such as pneumonia, that could lead to hospitalization. A severe flu poses the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight.

Dec 16, 2019
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Planning for Pregnancy II 0

Smoking, drinking alcohol, and using street drugs can cause many problems during pregnancy for a woman and her baby, such as premature birth, birth defects, and infant death.

Mar 04, 2019
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Planning for Pregnancy 0

If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it is not too early to start getting ready for pregnancy. Preconception health and health care focus on things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby.

Feb 27, 2019
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How to Take Care of Oral Health for Pregnant Mothers 0

When women are pregnant, their bodies go through complicated changes. Many notice that their gums are sore, puffy, look redder and bleed when they brush their teeth...

Feb 06, 2019
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Are you Ready for Pregnancy? 0

You've probably also read a number of parenting books, and scoured the Internet for advice. But are you ready for pregnancy? Here are few nuggets of advice to help with preparing your body for child-bearing.

Feb 02, 2019
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Postpartum Depression 0

Postpartum depression is a medical illness related to pregnancy and childbirth that can be treated, and it's more common than you might think.

Nov 02, 2018
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What Your Body Is Like in Early Pregnancy? 0

Could you be pregnant? Every woman is different. So are your experiences of pregnancy. But here are some common symptoms of early pregnancy:

Oct 23, 2018
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What Should You Eat for Healthy Fats? 0

Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, and albacore tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These are "good" fats that help keep your heart healthy; keep your brain sharp, especially when you get older.

Oct 11, 2018
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The Contemporary Baby Shower: 101 Tips You Must Know 0

Baby shower is an important event in the life of a mom-to-be..."A baby shower can really help a mom-to-be feel less overwhelmed by equipping her with a lot of what she'll need when the baby arrives."

Sep 27, 2018
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Breastfeeding：Pumping to Increase Your Milk Supply 0

particularly when they are going back to work.

Sep 19, 2018
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Bleeding During Pregnancy 1

It can be frightening for a woman to experience bleeding when pregnant, but it is more common than many may think. A study has found that around 1 in 4 experience bleeding during a pregnancy...

Feb 08, 2017
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New Moms and Sleep Deprivation 0

Almost all new moms will deal with sleep deprivation or insomnia at some stage within the first 6 to 12 months of their newborn’s life...This means new moms will need to adapt to their newborn’s sleeping routine consisting of short but many naps spread throughout the day and night.