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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Morning sickness survival tips
- "Just eat a few saltines and you'll be ok".I don't know about you, but as someone who suffered with prolonged, severe morning sickness (which I affectionately call morning noon and night sickness), when I hear someone say this, I just want to slug them!If you're suffering with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, you're not alone. Most women experience it to some degree during their fir...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pregnant running: expectant runners share stories and advice
- When I became pregnant I planned to run throughout my pregnancy. I was addicted to running, had a low-risk pregnancy, and knew women were training through all nine months. I was sure I could manage to go out and jog a few miles each day.But after five months of pregnancy, my legs ached after running a half-mile and I had to introduce walking breaks. Then came the social pressure. By month s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pregnancy week by week
- There are three stages of pregnancy. These are the first, second and third trimesters. The first trimester runs from week one to week fourteen, the second covers weeks 15 ? 26, then the third is weeks 27 ? 40.Week 1+2: This is actually before you get pregnant. It's the stage where your body prepares itself by ovulating. And it's in these 14 days that the egg is fertilized by the sperm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Womens health - pregnancy nutrition is for all women of child bearing age
- During pregnancy your nutrition needs are going to increase. Even before becoming pregnant it is a good idea to make every effort to start eating healthy and taking a women's multivitamin. A prenatal multivitamin is a better choice during pregnancy.Let's start with the recommended daily intake of food during pregnancy.DURING PREGNANCY :7 or more Fruits and Vegetables...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Abortions after fetal viability
- Abortion is without a doubt one of the hottest and most politically divisive topics, as at least one in five of all UK women will have an abortion at some stage in their lives. This document will attempt to explore the following areas of abortion and termination:[1] The facts concerning termination of pregnancy.[2] The ethical and moral problems.[3] The controversies of an abo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Baby essentials - a guide for first time mums
- Are you a first time expectant mum wandering around the shops wondering do I really need that, or what is all this used for? If you answer yes to this question then you may find the following article useful.I can remember during my first pregnancy looking at items in the baby section wondering if all these bits and pieces were really necessary, and wondered what half of them were used for. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Calcium and pregnancy
- Studies show that most women do not get enough daily Calcium. And many pregnant women do not realize that the typical prenatal vitamin only contains 4-20% of the RDA of Calcium. Calcium is essential for strong teeth and bones, muscle contractions, nerve function and blood clotting. Calcium-deficiency results in decreased bone density (which in turn leads to osteoporosis and increased bone fracture...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pregnancy symptoms
- There are many early signs that you may be pregnant. The obvious one is a late period but this can be caused by a number of things, an excessive weight gain or loss, a change in birth control methods, or just an imbalance of hormones.Nausea and vomiting, commonly known as morning sickness, will last for the first 2-8 weeks of gestation. Though its common name is a little misleading, as it c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pregnancy sex - its a wonderful thing!
- Mums to be can often get worried about having sex while pregnant; well there is no medical evidence that having sexual intercourse whilst pregnant does any damage at all.There are a few cases where your GP may advise you about not having intercourse:- If you are Prone to miscarriages your GP may advise avoiding intercourse for the first three months or at the times when you would hav...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Maintaining balance during your pregnancy
- Pregnancy is a beautiful time. And it is also a time for out-of-control hormones which can get a little stressful and chaotic. But there is good news for women who are planning to become or already are pregnant. A variety of wonderful hormone-balancing treatments are available today. You don't even need a prescription to obtain such pregnancy hormone medication.If you're uncertain as to wha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get your pre-pregnancy body back
- The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, "Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?" (The first, of course, is, "Will I be a good mother?") The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even better shape than you were in before your pregnancy.One of the biggest myths yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The dos and donts of pregnancy
- With so many people giving their opinion on what to do and what not to do during pregnancy, it becomes hard to determine what is fact and what is fiction. Below is a list of some of the more important factors to consider in regards to pregnancy do's and dont's.Food during pregnancyCertain foods need to be avoided during pregnancy. Listeria, which is caused by uncooked meats, s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Moral armor on predational pregnancy
- We constantly hear of crackdowns on "dead-beat dads," but the topic of how they often originate remains hidden and deserves serious light: Dead-beat Mothers.Imagine if a toy company put out a realistic product for Christmas that had kids screaming, "I want Baby-Waste Your Life! It comes with a work book and legal kit on how to lie, how to sue, how to apply for welfare, the va...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Myth or reality? dads have pregnancy pains
- Ah hah. So you thought that it was just your spouse who would gain weight and experience morning sickness, bloating and nausea. Guess you haven't yet heard about today's dad, who gets a taste of pregnancy as well.Up to 65-percent of men with pregnant wives experience psychosomatic conditions of pregnancy-they gain weight, get back pain and sometimes even stomach spasms during birth.T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Postpartum depression - recognizing the signs
- In some cases, bringing home your brand new baby doesn't bring happy thoughts like the ones you were expecting. If this is the case, you may be suffering from postpartum depression. If you have suffered depression anytime before giving birth, your chances of suffering postpartum depression are even greater.Postpartum depression can occur in up to 16% of new moms, but this number may actuall...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hyperpigmentation - skin discoloration - pregnancy mask
- First and foremost I want to start by emphasizing that it can take quite a while to get rid of discoloration! It can take months to years! You will have to be patient and consistent!Ingredients that will help fade spots include Vitamin A, Kinetin, AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), Azelic Acid, Kojic Acid, Vitamin C, Mulberry Extracts, Saxifrage Extracts, Algae, Licorice Root and so on.... and of c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Problems associated with teen pregnancy
- Pregnancy is one of the pivotal moments of a woman's life but not when you're young with a bright future ahead. Teen pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences any young woman can go through. The stress of pregnancy, revelation of pregnancy to parents, and moving on despite the shame and worry can be nerve-racking. Indeed pregnancy especially during teenhood will never be easy.Accor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pregnancy fashion - look and feel great during your pregnancy!
- Have you ever wondered what makes women tick? Well among other things it is good, no wait? great fashion sense!If you are pregnant or soon will be, it can sometimes seem like a daunting task trying to remain fashionable and pregnant all at the same time.Many women at least initially lament the loss of their pre-pregnant figures. The good news however, is that there are literally hund...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Weight loss after pregnancy - the final word
- One point can't be emphasized enough. Weight loss takes time after pregnancy. A sensible goal would be to lose 1-2 pounds per week, particularly if you are looking for the weight you gained to stay off.Eating a well balanced diet and partaking in regular exercise are the critical success factors for weight loss after pregnancy. Fad diets will not work, and may actually work against you in t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding time to exercise after pregnancy
- If exercise is so obviously the answer to losing weight after childbirth, then why aren't more women doing it? The answer isn't as tricky as you may think.One problem most new mothers will report is that they don't feel that they have enough time to exercise after birth. This is a complaint among just about anyone who has ever attempted to set up a routine exercise program, not just women w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How fast will i lose the weight i gained during pregnancy?
- Remember as with any weight loss and exercise program, moderation is the key! How fast you lose weight will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy.Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first 2 weeks of delivery. This weight may be attributed primarily to the loss of excess fluid in the body, the baby's weight, the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Weight loss after pregnancy - the importance of setting goals
- One of the best things you can do is set some goals for yourself. Goal setting is an important aspect of any successful weight loss strategy. The type of goals you set will depend on the amount of weight you have to lose and your personal fitness goals and desires.It is important that you set goals that are SMART. What are smart goals? They are goals that are:- Specific- Measu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Obesity and pregnancy
- If you are overweight when you become pregnant, your physician will likely recommend that you gain less weight than a woman who is average or normal weight. You should not diet during pregnancy because it is vital that you supply your body and unborn baby with an adequate number of nutrients. What you can do however to minimize your weight gain is to ensure that you eat a healthy selection of food...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pregnant mothers and starbucks
- Many mothers are addicted to caffeine and cannot handle going without during the nine months of pregnancy. The damage done to the fetus is a very critical issue in this time of development. Occasionally we see pregnant women come into Starbucks and buy a cup of coffee and wonder if we should say something. We do not of course and mind our own business. They are probably well aware of the risks the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can a woman with pcos get pregnant?
- One of the most common questions I get from women who are newly diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome is "Will I ever get pregnant?" I have not been able to find specific studies regarding fertility and PCOS-likely because it is so hard to track those who are successful in getting pregnant without medical intervention. One source said that women with PCOS have an 80-90 percent chanc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a healthy pregnancy possible after gastric bypass surgery?
- When a woman in the child bearing years undergoes gastric bypass surgery to lose weight one of the first things she will hear from the nay-sayers is that after surgery she cannot have a healthy pregnancy because of presumed nutritional deficiencies. The contrary is true. Morbid obesity results in a high rate of complicated pregnancies and a high rate of miscarriage. Women who become pregnant after...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - So you think you?re pregnant? a brief discussion of common pregnancy symptoms
- A baby begins life even before he is born ? from conception until the uterus finally pushes him out of his mother's body. This is the phenomenon we call pregnancy. It starts when the male sperm unites with the female egg and develops into an embryo. While several women say they can already detect pregnancy from the moment of conception, some see the pregnancy symptoms much later.As the woma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You might be pregnant if
- Your breasts are now twice their normal size.One of the early trademarks of pregnancy are sensitive, sore breasts. This is caused by an increase in the level of hormones. However, this too will pass. Once your rising hormone levels have stabilized and your body adjusts, the tenderness will diminish. You should be feeling much better after the first trimester.The monthly visitor has f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kegel exercise for a healthy pregnancy
- With Kegal exercise, your pregnancy can be more comfortable before, during, and after your baby is born. With the proper kegal exercise, you can strengthen the vaginal muscles and allow for smoother pregnancy. Kegal exercises strengthen your pelvic muscles, which become weakened during childbirth. This could lead to bladder control problems.To find the correct muscles to target, pretend tha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The stages of pregnancy
- There are three distinct stages of pregnancy, called trimesters, each about 13 weeks. The stage of pregnancy, or trimester, is important to your baby's growth and might be uncomfortable for you. As your body adjusts to the raging hormones of a new pregnancy, you might experience morning sickness and moodiness. Your breasts will swell and you will miss your period. Your baby will grow from a small ...
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